Acceptance Rate History
California Institute of Technology Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
CA · Current rate: 2.6%
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What is California Institute of Technology's acceptance rate in 2024?
California Institute of Technology's acceptance rate in 2024 is 2.6%, down from 3.1% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.6% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 3.1% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 2.7% | 16,626 | 448 |
| 2021 | 3.9% | 13,026 | 510 |
| 2020 | 6.7% | 8,007 | 536 |
| 2019 | 6.4% | 8,367 | 537 |
| 2018 | 6.6% | 8,208 | 543 |
| 2017 | 7.7% | 7,339 | 568 |
| 2016 | 8.1% | 6,855 | 553 |
| 2015 | 8.8% | 6,506 | 573 |
| 2014 | 8.8% | 6,525 | 576 |
| 2013 | 10.6% | 5,535 | 584 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
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Trend Analysis
California Institute of Technology's acceptance rate has decreased from 10.6% in 2013 to 2.6% in 2024, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
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