- Acceptance rate: 2.6% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $23,397 a year (2022–23)
California Institute of Technology GPA calculator
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California Institute of Technology reported an acceptance rate of 2.6% for fall 2024.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. California Institute of Technology reviews each application.
California Institute of Technology GPA requirements
California Institute of Technology doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and California Institute of Technology hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
California Institute of Technology acceptance rate
California Institute of Technology admitted 356 of 13,856 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 2.6%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
California Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Pasadena, California, with 987 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What California Institute of Technology looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
California Institute of Technology didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
California Institute of Technology doesn't award college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,397 a year at California Institute of Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is California Institute of Technology hard to get into?
Yes. Fewer than 1 in 10 applicants got in, which makes it one of the hardest colleges to get into. California Institute of Technology admitted 2.6% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is a 3.5 GPA good enough for California Institute of Technology?
GPA alone can't tell you here. California Institute of Technology admitted 2.6% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into California Institute of Technology?
California Institute of Technology doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is California Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
California Institute of Technology's acceptance rate was 2.6% for fall 2024: it admitted 356 of 13,856 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does California Institute of Technology require the SAT or ACT?
Check California Institute of Technology's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. California Institute of Technology didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How much does GPA matter at California Institute of Technology?
It's one factor among several: California Institute of Technology requires high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, college preparatory program, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does California Institute of Technology give credit for AP exams?
No. California Institute of Technology reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it doesn't award credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams for 2024–25.
What do students pay at California Institute of Technology after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,397 a year at California Institute of Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does California Institute of Technology consider legacy status?
No. California Institute of Technology doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to California Institute of Technology?
Yes. California Institute of Technology requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check California Institute of Technology's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: California Institute of TechnologyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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