Caltech Acceptance Rate
For the application year 2024, Caltech has an overall acceptance rate of 2.3%, with 13,863 applicants and only 315 admitted. The Early Action acceptance rate stands at 2.4% from 809 applicants, while the Regular Decision rate is also 2.3% from 13,054 applicants. The transfer acceptance rate is extremely low at 1.9%, with just 3 out of 158 applicants being accepted. Historically, acceptance rates have declined from 6.4% in 2020 to the current rate, reflecting increasing competition. Additionally, the average GPA of admitted students is notably high at 4.19, with SAT scores ranging from a 25th percentile of 1530 to a 75th percentile of 1570.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 13,863
Accepted Applicants: 315
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
California Institute of Technology's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 2.3%, a decrease from 2.7% for both 2023 and 2022. The Early Action acceptance rate for 2024 stood at 2.4%, slightly more competitive than the Regular Decision rate of 2.3%. Historical data shows a significant decline in acceptance rates from 6.4% in 2020 to the current figure, indicating growing competition among applicants. The overall applicant pool has also increased, with 13,863 applicants in 2024 compared to 16,626 in 2023, underscoring the intensified selectivity at Caltech.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
For the application year 2024, Caltech had a wait list acceptance rate of 93.4%, with 199 out of 213 offered spots being accepted. This marks a significant increase from the previous year (2023), where the acceptance rate dropped to 75.3% with 235 accepted out of 312 offered. In 2022, the acceptance rate was 80.8%, indicating that the wait list dynamics have shifted notably in recent years. Interestingly, in 2021, none of the 268 wait-listed students were accepted, reflecting considerable variability in Caltech's wait list outcomes.
213
Offered a Place
199
Admitted
93.4%
Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Caltech's transfer acceptance rate for the application year 2023 is a mere 1.9%, with only 3 out of 158 applicants being accepted. This figure mirrors the same acceptance rate from 2023, indicating a persistently low chance for transfer students. Historical data for previous years is unavailable, which further emphasizes the consistently competitive nature of Caltech's transfer admissions process. With an average GPA of 4.38 among applicants, the standards remain exceptionally high for those looking to transfer into this prestigious institution.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 158
Accepted Applicants: 3
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
4.19
SAT
1530-1570
Math: 790-800
Reading: 740-760
ACT
35-36
Math: 35-36
English: 35-36
Reading: 34-36
Science: 34-36
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Asian American | 29% |
| White | 22% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 17% |
| International | 13% |
| Black/African American | 9% |
| Two or More Races | 9% |
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