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California Institute of Technology
#3 in Best Colleges for Engineering in America
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  • Pasadena, CA
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    California Institute of Technology Admissions

    Caltech admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 7%. Students that get into Caltech have an average SAT score between 1530-1580 or an average ACT score of 35-36. The regular admissions application deadline for Caltech is January 3. Interested students can apply for early action, and the Caltech early action deadline is November 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    7%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    —
    Total Applicants
    8,208
    SAT Range
    1530-1580
    SAT Reading
    740-780
    SAT Math
    790-800
    Students Submitting SAT
    68%
    ACT Range
    35-36
    ACT English
    35-36
    ACT Math
    35-36
    ACT Writing
    8-10
    Students Submitting ACT
    52%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 3
    Early Decision Deadline
    —
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $75
    Application Website
    admissions.caltech.edu/content/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Recommended
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
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