by our College Data Analytics TeamAstrophysics is a concentration offered under the astronomy and astrophysics major at California Institute of Technology. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in astrophysical sciences, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,570 | $54,570 |
| Fees | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,428 | $1,428 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,337 | $17,337 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,091 | $2,091 |
Learn more about Caltech tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the Caltech astrophysical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Caltech Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in astrophysical sciences in 2019-2020, 50.0% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 40.1%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in astrophysical sciences at Caltech in 2019-2020, 50.0% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 31%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to astrophysics.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Planetary Astronomy & Science | 2 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
