California Institute of Technology admissions
Pasadena, CA
California Institute of Technology acceptance rate
2.6%
356 of 13,856 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Most selective. With a rate like this, California Institute of Technology is a reach for nearly every applicant, whatever their record.
Key numbers
- Yield: 61% of admitted students enrolled (218 of 356).
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Common questions about California Institute of Technology
What is the acceptance rate at California Institute of Technology?
California Institute of Technology admitted 2.6% of applicants (356 of 13,856) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at California Institute of Technology?
218 of the 356 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 61%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at California Institute of Technology?
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