California Institute of Technology

Name: California Institute of Technology Common Data Set 2021-22
Creator: California Institute of Technology
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2021-22

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First-year admissions & retention§C1 · §B22 →

Accept rate§C1

3.9%

510 of 13,026

Yield§C1

52.9%

270 enrolled

Applications§C1

13,026

Admitted§C1

510

Enrolled§C1

270

The numbers, as published

§ This report341numbers from this report.

General Information

2 TABLES

Respondent Information

Title:Institutional Research and Assessment Associate

Office:Strategy Implementation | Institutional Research Office

Address Line 1:1200 E. California Blvd., Mail Code 112-31

Country:United States of America

Phone:626-395-2336

Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?No

Other

City:Pasadena

StateCalifornia

Enrollment And Persistence

3 TABLES

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity

Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.

B2 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	26	78	78
Hispanic/Latino	80	220	220
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	12	25	25
White, non-Hispanic	43	224	224
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	1	1	1
Asian, non-Hispanic	75	341	341
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	0	1	1
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	33	93	93
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	0	4	4
Total	270	987	987

Persistence

B3 degrees awarded

Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.

B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
Measure	Number awarded
Certificate/diploma	Not reported
Associate degrees	Not reported
Bachelor's degrees	Not reported
Postbachelor's certificates	Not reported
Master's degrees	116
Post-master's certificates	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, professional practice	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, other	Not reported

Graduation Rates

B4 current graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	26	3	212	241
Did not persist	100	1	0	1
Final cohort	25	3	212	240
Completed in less than four years	20	3	184	207
Completed in less than five years	1	0	9	10910
Completed in less than six years	1	0	5	1056
Total completers	22	3	198	223
Six-year graduation rate	88.00%	100.00%	93.40%	92.92%

B5 previous graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B5 previous graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	37	3186226	186	226
Did not persist	0	0	1	0011
Final cohort	37	3	185	225
Completed in less than four years	29	2	163	194
Completed in less than five years	5	05	10	10
Completed in less than six years	0	0	2	0022
Total completers	34	2	170	206
Six-year graduation rate	91.89%	66.67%	91.89%	91.56%

B12-B21 two-year graduation rates

Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.

B12-B21 two-year graduation rates. Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
Measure	Current cohort	Previous cohort
Initial cohort	Not reported	Not reported
Did not persist	Not reported	Not reported
Final cohort	Not reported	Not reported
Completed program in less than two years	Not reported	Not reported
Completed program in less than two years at 150% time	Not reported	Not reported
Completed program in less than four years	Not reported	Not reported
Completed program in less than four years at 150% time	150	Not reported
Transfers out	Not reported	Not reported
Transfers to two-year institutions	Not reported	Not reported
Transfers to four-year institutions	Not reported	Not reported

First-Time, First-Year Admission

6 TABLES

Applications

C1 first-year admissions

First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.

C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown sex	Total
Applied	9059	3967	Not reported	13,026
Admitted	260	250	Not reported	510
Enrolled	149	121	Not reported	270
Enrolled full-time	Not reported	121	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled part-time	0	0	Not reported	Not reported

Wait List

Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:268

Number accepting a place on the waiting list:213

Number of wait-listed students admitted:0

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units3

Mathematics4

Science2

Of these, units that must be lab1

Social studies1

History1

Total academic units4

Science4

Foreign language3

Social studies3

Basis for Selection

C7 basis for selection

Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.

C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
Measure	Very important	Important	Considered	Not considered
Rigor of secondary school record	Yes	—	—	—
Class rank	Yes	—	—	—
Academic GPA	Yes	—	—	—
Standardized test scores	Yes	—	—	—
Application essay	Yes	—	—	—
Recommendations	Yes	—	—	—
Interview	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Extracurricular activities	Yes	—	—	—
Talent or ability	Yes	—	—	—
Character and personal qualities	Yes	—	—	—
First generation	Yes	—	—	—
Alumni relation	Yes	—	—	—
Geographical residence	Yes	—	—	—
State residency	Yes	—	—	—
Religious affiliation or commitment	Yes	—	—	—
Volunteer work	Yes	—	—	—
Work experience	Yes	—	—	—
Level of applicant interest	Yes	—	—	—

First-time, first-year Profile

Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class90.8

Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class100

Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class24.1

Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:24.1

Admission Policies

Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes

If yes, maximum period of postponement:2years

Transfer Admission

3 TABLES

Fall Applicants

D2 transfer admissions

Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.

D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Applied	96	31	Not reported	127
Admitted	4	1	Not reported	5
Enrolled	4	0	Not reported	4

Other fields

Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes

Application for Admission

High school transcriptRequired of All

College transcript(s)Required of All

Essay or personal statementRequired of All

InterviewRequired of Some

Standardized test scoresRequired of Some

Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All

Fall Closing Date: Month2

Fall Reply Date: Month6

Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:1

Other

Fall Closing Date:Day15

Fall Reply Date: Day1

Academic Offerings and Policies

1 TABLE

Special Study Options

Independent studyX

InternshipsX

Student-designed majorX

Teacher certification programX

Weekend collegeX

Student Life

3 TABLES

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)68%

Percent of males who join fraternities0%

Percent of females who join sororities0%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing100%

Percent who live off campus or commute0%

Percent of students age 25 and older0%

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)62%

Percent of males who join fraternities0%

Percent of females who join sororities0%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing93%

Percent who live off campus or commute7%

Percent of students age 25 and older0%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students18

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18

Average age of full-time students20

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20

Activities Offered

Campus MinistriesX

Choral groupsX

Concert bandX

DanceX

Drama/theaterX

Jazz bandX

Literary magazineX

Marching bandX

Model UNX

Music ensemblesX

Musical theaterX

OperaX

Pep bandX

Radio stationX

Student governmentX

Student newspaperX

Student-run film societyX

Symphony orchestraX

Television stationX

YearbookX

Annual Expenses

5 TABLES

Information

Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.finaid.caltech.edu/npc

Private Tuition

G1 undergraduate costs

Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.

G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
Measure	First-year	All undergraduates
Tuition	58479.00	58479.00
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	2885.00	2385.00
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

All Institutions Expenses

Credits per Term

Minimum0

Estimated Expenses

G5 estimated expenses

Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.

G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
Measure	Residents	Commuters living at home	Commuters not living at home
Books and supplies	1428.00	1428.00	1428.00
Food only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Food and housing total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Transportation	0.00	1026.00	936.00
Other expenses	2700.00	3348.00	3924.00

Financial Aid

7 TABLES

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

H2A non-need-based aid

Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients	0	0	Not reported
Average institutional non-need grant	0	0	Not reported
Athletic grant recipients	0	0	Not reported
Average athletic grant	0	0	Not reported

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$1,098,457

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$165,960

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$25,512,945

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$452,435

Total Scholarships/Grants$27,229,797

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$728,282

Federal Work-Study$447,158

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$77,890

Total Self-Help$1,253,330

Parent Loans$13,949

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$210,189

Athletic Awards$0

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$0

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$0

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$0

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$268,638

Total Scholarships/Grants$268,638

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$404,880

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$4,648

Total Self-Help$409,528

Parent Loans$863,302

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$728,691

Athletic Awards$0

Students Awarded Aid

H2 students awarded aid

Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates	270	987	Not reported
Applied for need-based aid	206	613	Not reported
Determined to have financial need	154	511	Not reported
Awarded any aid	154	511	Not reported
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid	154	511	Not reported
Awarded need-based self-help aid	45	234	Not reported
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid	0	0	Not reported
Need fully met	154	511	Not reported
Average percentage of need met	100.00	100.00	Not reported
Average financial aid package	61182	55957	Not reported
Average need-based scholarship or grant	60172	53656	Not reported
Average need-based self-help award	3455	5023	Not reported
Average need-based loan	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.222

Source Type Loan

H5 student loans

Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.

H5 student loans. Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
Measure	Number in class	Percent of class	Average per borrower
Any loan program	65	29.28	16787
Federal loan programs	23	10.36	11779
Institutional loan programs	56	25.23	11871
State loan programs	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Private student loans	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Institutional Aid

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Instructional Faculty And Class Size

2 TABLES

Instructional Faculty

I1 instructional faculty

Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.

I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
Measure	Full-time	Part-time	Total
Total instructional faculty	359	22	381
Members of minority groups	84	2	86
Females	87	9	96
Males	272	13	285
Nonresidents	23	1	24
Doctorate or other terminal degree	354	20	374
Master's, but not terminal master's	4	2	6
Bachelor's degree	1	0	1
Unknown or other highest degree	0	0	0
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs	0	0	0

Undergraduate Class Size

I3 undergraduate class size

Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.

I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
Measure	Class sections	Class subsections
2-9 students	Not reported	23
10-19 students	Not reported	23
20-29 students	Not reported	Not reported
30-39 students	Not reported	12
40-49 students	Not reported	12
50-99 students	Not reported	3
100+ students	Not reported	106
Total	Not reported	106

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

2 TABLES

Diploma/Certificates

J degrees conferred by discipline

Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.

J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
Measure	Certificate/diploma	Associate	Bachelor's
Agriculture	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Natural resources and conservation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Architecture	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Communication/journalism	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Communication technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Computer and information sciences	11%	Not reported	39.20%
Personal and culinary services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Education	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Engineering	14%	Not reported	28.60%
Engineering technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Family and consumer sciences	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Law/legal studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
English	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Liberal arts/general studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Library science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Biological/life sciences	26%	Not reported	4.40%
Mathematics and statistics	27%	Not reported	9.70%
Military science and military technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Interdisciplinary studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Parks and recreation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Philosophy and religious studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Theology and religious vocations	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Physical sciences	40%	Not reported	17.60%
Science technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Psychology	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Public administration and social services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Social sciences	45%	Not reported	0.40%
Construction trades	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Mechanic and repair technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Precision production	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Transportation and materials moving	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Visual and performing arts	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Health professions and related programs	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Business/marketing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
History	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Other	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Bachelors

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