| Caltech vs. National |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 in National Universities #3 in World University Rankings #2 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #43 in Federal Region IX Universities #82 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$54,600 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,320 |
| expensive$54,537 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,480 |
| More$39,500 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,026 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,545 SAT 36 ACT | Test Scores | Lower960 SAT- |
| Tighter6% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89% |
| Favorable44% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA TOEFL |
| Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,233 | Total Enrollment | Larger16,930 |
| Smaller948 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,735 |
| Smaller1,285 | Graduate Student Population | Larger9,195 |
| - | Online Student Population | 7,627 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher94% | Graduate Rate | Lower29% |
| Lower4% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher28% |
| Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower50% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,554) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,630) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 378 | Number of faculties | 1,295 |
| Higher$179,530 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$92,789 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.