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Acceptance Rate History
California Institute of Technology
CA · Current rate: 3%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.14% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 2.69% | 16,626 | 448 |
| 2021 | 3.92% | 13,026 | 510 |
| 2020 | 6.69% | 8,007 | 536 |
| 2019 | 6.42% | 8,367 | 537 |
| 2018 | 6.62% | 8,208 | 543 |
| 2017 | 7.74% | 7,339 | 568 |
| 2016 | 8.07% | 6,855 | 553 |
| 2015 | 8.81% | 6,506 | 573 |
| 2014 | 8.83% | 6,525 | 576 |
| 2013 | 10.55% | 5,535 | 584 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
California Institute of Technology's acceptance rate has decreased from 10.6% in 2013 to 3.1% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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