California Institute of Technology

The university does not conduct an entrance exam of its own; however, it does consider valid scores in the SAT or ACT for admission to undergraduate courses. 

Students seeking admission to STEM courses are required to have completed their secondary school studies in the relevant fields. 

Source: California Institute of Technology Official Website

The California Institute of Technology placement rate stood at 87% for the Class of 2023 graduates, according to the official Caltech website.

The likes of Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple were among the names known to have hired the services of Caltech graduates.

The median salary figure for Caltech graduates stood at USD 110,000-USD 120,000 (INR 94.25 L-INR 1.02 Cr). 

While the course fees are subject to vary as per the specialisation and levels of study, according to the official Caltech website, the average California Institute of Technology Fees for Indian students is USD 65.622 (INR 56 L) per year.

Students must also take into account the costs associated with living in California, such as: housing, food, and books and supplies, miscellaneous personal expenses and more. 

Indian students seeking admission to Caltech are required to follow the steps mentioned below to secure their seats:

• Register on the official Catltech application portal (Questbridge or Common App)
• Choose a course and apply 
• Make sure to upload all the required documents and fill in all mandatory fields as honestly as possible
• Review the application carefully 
• Pay the standard California Institute of Technology application fee worth USD 75 (INR 6.4 K)
• Wait for the university to share an official response
• Accept the admission offer and start looking for accommodation near Caltech

Yes, the Caltech acceptance rate stands at 3%. while the Massachusetts Institute of Technology acceptance rate is 4.52% giving students a marginally better chance of admission.

Interested applicants must stand out among their peers both academically and non-academically, across every level of studies and submit a standout application to have the best possible chance of admission.

No, the intercollegiate athletic teams of the California Institute of Technology compete in NCAA Division III. The 16 varsity sports teams are also known as the Beavers and, time and again, continue to make the university proud, with around 25% of the UG students participating in the intercollegiate sports activities. Moreover, 80% of the student population participates in an athletic competition each year. Some of the varsity sports include  Basketball, Football, Tennis, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, etc.

Some of the popularly chosen majors at Caltech by students as of Fall 2023, along with the percentage of degree recipients, are given below:

The enrollment stats for UG students of the California Institute of Technology as of Fall 2024 can be checked out from the table given below:  

The California Institute of Technology acceptance rate 2025 stands at 2.5%, meaning that out of every 100 students who apply to the university's admission process,   just 2 or 3 students are likely to be admitted to the university's campus grounds. As a result, it can be concluded that securing a seat at a presitigious institute like Caltech can prove to be extremely competitive as not even one-tenth of the applicants are likely to receive an admission offer from the university.