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Applying to California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, CA : Info & How-To

Are you considering applying to California Institute of Technology? This institution situated in Pasadena, CA, USA is known for being more selective in comparison to other colleges across the country.

Basic Info on Applications and Admissions

SAT/ACT Scores as an Admission Factor?	Required
Advanced Placement Credits Accepted?	Implied No
Application Undergraduate Fee	$75
Admissions Website	www.admissions.caltech.edu/
Online Appliation Website	www.admissions.caltech.edu/apply

What You Need to Know Before Applying

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	More Selective
Applications Accepted	7%

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Is It Hard to Get Into Caltech?

Acceptance Rate

California Institute of Technology has a very low acceptance rate of 7%, making it one of the most selective out of all the colleges and universities in the nation. It's probably a good idea to apply to other schools in addition to Caltech just in case you don't make the cut.

Average Test Scores

About 45% of students accepted to Caltech submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 740 and 780. Math scores were between 790 and 800.

Caltech received ACT scores from 34% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 35 and 36.

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
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