California Institute of Technology
2003-04
The 2003-04 Common Data Set for California Institute of Technology — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. This archive discovered the file on Apr 18, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.
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General Information
3 TABLESMain Phone Number:(626) 395-6811
Admissions Email Address:ugadmissions@caltech.edu
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Enrollment And Persistence
1 TABLEB2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 10 | 67 | 67 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 0 | 65 | 65 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| White, non-Hispanic | 89 | 458 | 458 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 72 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 191 | 891 | 891 |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
3 TABLESEnglish3
Mathematics4
Science2
Of these, units that must be lab1
Social studies1
History1
English4
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 100 | Not reported |
| ACT | Not reported | Not reported |
Amount of application fee:50
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:_______
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESD2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 153 | 34 | Not reported | 187 |
| Admitted | 16 | 10 | Not reported | 26 |
| Enrolled | 15 | 8 | Not reported | 23 |
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of All
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementRequired of All
InterviewRequired of All
Standardized test scoresRequired of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:In addition to the requirements in D%, applicants must submit letters of recommendation and descriptions of all college-level math and science courses. All transfe r students are required to take the Caltech transfer placement exam (one in Math and one in Physics). Students who declare a major in Chemistry must take a Chemistry exam also. Page 7 of 33 Caltech: Common Data Set 2003-2004
Fall Closing Date: Month1
Fall Closing Date:Day1
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESCross-registrationX
Double majorX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Independent studyX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
2 TABLESChoral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
Pep bandX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
YearbookX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Annual Expenses
2 TABLESG1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 25335 | 25335 |
| Tuition: in-district | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: out-of-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | 216 | 216 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | Not reported | Not reported |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
1 TABLEI3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 72 | Not reported |
| 10-19 students | 72 | 5 |
| 20-29 students | 19 | 5 |
| 30-39 students | 19 | 2 |
| 40-49 students | Not reported | 0 |
| 50-99 students | 7 | 1 |
| 100+ students | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 226 | 42 |
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