by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for California Institute of Technology, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at California Institute of Technology amounted to $65,898 per year for undergraduates. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $2,496; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,402 |
| Fees | $2,496 |
| Total | $65,898 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does California Institute of Technology charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how California Institute of Technology costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, California Institute of Technology sits above the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the California Institute of Technology Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at California Institute of Technology has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $56,364 |
| Two Years Ago | $58,479 |
| One Year Ago | $60,816 |
| Most Recent Year | $63,402 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Caltech has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, tuition increased 4.3%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $68,700 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.94%, so cost a year out lands around $68,496.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $68,496 |
| In 2 Years | $71,196 |
| In 3 Years | $74,003 |
| In 4 Years | $76,920 |
| In 5 Years | $79,952 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $290,615.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at California Institute of Technology, check out the California Institute of Technology Financial Aid page.
