California Institute of Technology Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | $68,901 |
|---|---|
|
Tuition and Fees |
$49,908 |
|
Room and Board |
$14,796 |
|
Books and Supplies |
$1,323 |
|
Other Expenses |
$2,874 |
| Payment Plans | Installment plan, external finance company |
California Institute of Technology Applying For Financial Aid
| finaid@caltech.edu | |
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 2 |
|---|---|
| Award Notification | On or about April 15 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
|---|---|
| FAFSA Code is 001131 | Free |
| Institution's own form | |
| CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
| State Aid Form | |
| Business/Farm Supplement |
California Institute of Technology Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 168 (71.5%) of freshmen |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 122 (72.6%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 122 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 122 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 100% |
| Average Award | $46,283 |
|
Need-Based Gift |
Received by 122 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $44,074 |
|
Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 76 (62.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,545 |
|
Merit-Based Gift |
Not reported |
| Merit-Based Gift | 2 (.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,000 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 587 (60.0%) of undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 500 (85.2%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 500 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 500 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 100% |
| Average Award | $46,095 |
|
Need-Based Gift |
Received by 500 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $41,901 |
|
Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 342 (68.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,132 |
|
Merit-Based Gift |
Not reported |
| Merit-Based Gift | 2 (.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,000 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans | 33% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates | $18,219 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
|
Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
3.0% |
|
Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
2.0% |
California Institute of Technology Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans |
|---|---|
| State Loans | |
| Other Loans | College/university loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
|---|---|
| Non-Need–Based Available | None |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas | Not reported |
|---|---|
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas | Not reported |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas | Not reported |
|
Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas | Not reported |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
|---|---|
| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $3,207 |