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According to a 2015 Pomona College study, Caltech ranked number one in the U.S. for the percentage of its graduates who go on to earn a PhD.

Majors in Demand:​

  • Computer Science

  • Physical Sciences

  • Mathematics, Statistics

  • Biological Sciences

  • Engineering

  • Biomedical Sciences

9

Rankings

10

(National Universities)

(QS World Ranking)

Location

Suburban setting in Pasadena, California

Enrollment

901

Acceptance Rate

7%

Personal Statement

Required

Application Method(s)

CGPA

N/A

SAT / ACT

Yes

English Proficiency

Fees

Deadlines

January 5

TOEFL iBT

Not Accepted

IELTS

Scholarship

Yes

DET

updated: December 2025

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