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California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$132,140

Acceptance Rate

3%

Graduation Rate

94%

Annual Tuition

$63,255

At a Glance

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Total Students

1,023

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Retention Rate

98%

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Faculty Ratio

3

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Financial Aid

4%

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Median Debt

$0

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Campus Setting

City

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Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

California Institute of Technology is a private, non-profit institution with a very small student body of 1,023. The school has an extremely selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 3.1%. Nearly all students, 97.8%, return for their second year, and 93.6% graduate. The annual tuition cost is $63,255.

Graduates experience high early career earnings. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $102,669. Five years after graduation, median earnings rise to $132,140, before slightly decreasing to $128,566 ten years after graduation. The median debt for students is $0, and 3.6% of students receive financial aid.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$103k

1 YEAR

$132k

5 YEARS

$129k

10 YEARS

Top 0% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, alumni from the California Institute of Technology earn a median salary of $102,669. Five years after graduation, median earnings rise to $132,140. However, ten years after graduation, median earnings decrease slightly to $128,566. The median debt for graduates is $0.

The California Institute of Technology has a very high retention rate of 97.8% and a graduation rate of 93.6%. The school has a very low acceptance rate of 3.1% and a student body of 1,023. Only 3.6% of students receive financial aid, and in-state tuition is $63,255.

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Campus Location

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Pasadena, California

Pasadena, CA 91125

California Institute of Technology is located in Pasadena, California. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

California Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 3%.