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California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, CAPrivate987 undergradsCommon App
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Acceptance rate
2.6%
Next deadline
Jan 4
Application fee
$85

✓ From the official admissions page
Nov 1, 2026 Restrictive Early Action Non-binding Closed
Jan 4, 2027 Regular Decision Non-binding 55 days left
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“November 1, 2026 for Restrictive Early Action with a notification date of mid-December.”
Source: admissions.caltech.edu · checked Nov 10, 2026 · How we check

Application Common App, QuestBridge Application
Testing SAT or ACT scores are required.
Essays 5 essay prompts listed on the official page
Fee $85

Tuition & fees
$68,208
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$166,642
6-year graduation
90%
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