Caltech, California Institute of Technology, SAT Scores, Costs & Admissions Data

Caltech Description:

Caltech, The California Institute of Technology, always places at or near the top of lists of the country's best engineering schools. With its high admissions standards, small size and 3:1 student-faculty ratio, it's easy to see why. Caltech is located in Pasadena, California, a short distance from Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean. The institute is a member of the Association of American Universities.

Admissions Data (2012):

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 13%
• GPA, SAT, and ACT graph for Caltech
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• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 700 / 790
  • SAT Math: 760 / 800
  • SAT Writing: 700 / 790
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  • ACT Composite: 33 / 35
  • ACT English: 33 / 35
  • ACT Math: 34 / 36
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Enrollment (2010):

• Total Enrollment: 2,231 (978 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 61% Male / 39% Female
• 100% Full-time

Costs (2012 - 13):

• Tuition and Fees: $39,588
• Books: $1,323 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $12,084
• Other Expenses: $3,387
• Total Cost: $56,382

Caltech Financial Aid (2010 - 11):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 74%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 58%
  • Loans: 26%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $27,007
  • Loans: $3,532