| Caltech vs. the People |
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|---|---|---|
#7 in National Universities #2 in California Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-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 Master's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$63,255 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$1,200 |
| $63,063 | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$47,135 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$422 |
| Admission | ||
| 2.69% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 50.00% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,401 | Total Enrollment | Larger34,192 |
| Smaller982 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger27,220 |
| Smaller1,419 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,972 |
| - | Online Student Population | 34,192 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher94% | Graduate Rate | Lower27% |
| Higher3% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower2% |
| Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,572) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,791) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty23 to 1 |
| 393 | Number of faculties | - |
| $196,560 | Average Faculty Salary | - |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.