The mission of the California Institute of Technology is to expand human knowledge and benefit society through research integrated with education. We investigate the most challenging, fundamental problems in science and technology in a singularly collegial, interdisciplinary atmosphere, while educating outstanding students to become creative members of society.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Required), Recommendations (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Recommended)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
690
770
SAT Math
780
800
SAT Writing
670
760
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$27,309
$31,416
$32,835
Books and supplies
$1,047
$1,077
$1,165
Room and board (on campus)
$8,814
$9,102
$9,540
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (626) 395-6280
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 60%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $6,297
State/Local Grants: $3,417
Institutional Grants: $21,531
Student Loans: $3,170
