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Caltech Tuition and Fees

Find out just what the usual tuition is for American colleges, and how Caltech stacks up.

Covered on this Page:

  • Understanding Tuition & Fees
  • Compare Tuition & Fees
  • Caltech Tuition Prices
  • Forecasted Increases
  • Extra Resources

Understanding Tuition & Fees

Learn how fees and tuition at Caltech measure up to other universities and colleges and discover what you can do to effectively plan for probable college tuition growth.

Caltech Tuition Prices Vs. Other Schools

For nationwide, regional and statewide comparisons, view the table below to find out how Caltech compares to other colleges.

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Caltech Tuition Charges

Full-time undergraduate students at California Institute of Technology paid $54,600 in tuition and fees in the 2019 - 2020 school year, prior to modifications for financial aid. $52,506 was the cost of tuition. $2,094 was the cost of fees. Find out more about the net price.

Alas, this college doesn't provide any reductions to residents of the state.

California Institute of Technology tuition and fees is the amount charged to undergraduates for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board. Note many students obtain financial aid and scholarships that lower their total cost.

View the table below to find 2019 - 2020 academic year costs.

 TuitionFeesTotal
Undergraduate$52,506$2,094$54,600
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Tuition & Fees Five Year Projection

There continues to be a rise of 4.8% in California Institute of Technology tuition and fees for out-of-state students in the past five years. Tuition increased by 4.9% and fees increased by 3.8%. This school year, undergrads can anticipate paying $57,232 if the growth keeps up.

Due to price growth, the total expense of a four-year Caltech degree would be $246,017, and the total price of a two-year degree would be $117,222, which doesn't include added charges for books, transportation, and room and board.

See this next chart to find out how Caltech tuition and fees may develop in the years to come.

Tuition and Fees Trends at California Institute of Technology
Factor Cost Increases Into Your Budget

Mainly due to the cost of living as well as other variables, the cost of college is likely to grow each year. For this reason your last year of school may very well be much more than your initial year.

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