Caltech: Real Admission Outcomes

Measured from 235 real tracked applicants (updated weekly) — 22% admitted · official published rate 2.7% · admits avg GPA 3.94 · avg SAT 1544.

US applicants

22%

of 231 tracked

Acceptance rate by SAT band

SAT band	Applicant pool	Tracked	Admitted
1400-1500	US	26	20%
1500-1601	US	131	23%

FAQ

What is the real acceptance rate at Caltech?

Among 235 real tracked applicants, 22% were admitted (the university's official published rate is 2.7%).

What scores do admitted Caltech applicants have?

Tracked applicants at Caltech average GPA 3.94 and SAT 1544.

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Source: Astra outcome database — real, de-identified application results aggregated from public self-reports and opt-in user data; 300,000+ data points, refreshed weekly. Slices with fewer than 8 outcomes are never shown. Sample sizes vary; official university statistics may differ in scope.