California Institute of TechnologyAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
January 3, 2022
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1200 East California Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91125-0001
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma or equivalent is not required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 3 4
Mathematics 4
Science 2 4
Foreign Language 3
Social Studies 1 3
History 1
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Not used if submitted December 31
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not used if submitted Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used, ACT: Not used
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
1200 East California Boulevard
Pasadena
CA
91125-0001
Fax
(626) 683-3026
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 3, 2022
Application Fee
$75
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
March 15
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Early Action Notification
December 15
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
2 required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
7% of 8,007 applicants were admitted
Women
11% of 2,300 applicants were admitted
Men
6% of 5,077 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
229 (43%) of 536 admitted students enrolled
Women
100 (39%) of 254 admitted students enrolled
Men
129 (46%) of 282 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
312
Students Accepting Wait List Position
235
Students Admitted From Wait List
10
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
Not Reported
3.50 - 3.74
Not Reported
3.25 - 3.49
Not Reported
3.00 - 3.24
Not Reported
2.50 - 2.99
Not Reported
2.00 - 2.49
Not Reported
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 790-800 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
100%
Score of 600 - 700
0%
Score of 500 - 600
0%
Score of 400 - 500
0%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW: 740-780 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
95.1%
Score of 600 - 700
5%
Score of 500 - 600
0%
Score of 400 - 500
0%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
35-36 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
98.7%
Score of 24 - 29
1.3%
Score of 18 - 23
0%
Score of 12 - 17
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
100%
Score of 24 - 29
0%
Score of 18 - 23
0%
Score of 12 - 17
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
99%
Score of 24 - 29
0%
Score of 18 - 23
0%
Score of 12 - 17
1%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 96%
Top quarter: 100%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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