by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for California Institute of Technology, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on Caltech costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
Combined tuition and fees at California Institute of Technology for the 2020-2021 academic year was $58,680 for undergraduates. Students from California did not receive a discount.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $56,364 | $2,316 | $58,680 |
California Institute of Technology tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. California Institute of Technology is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $58,680. In-state students pay the same as out-of state ones at Caltech.
Take a look at the following chart to see how California Institute of Technology compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: California Institute of Technology Financial Aid.
Caltech tuition and fees have grown about 3.87% annually for the past five years. The tuition increased by 3.83%, and fees by 4.93%. The estimated cost for this year's tuition and fees is $63,311 if the growth rate continues.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of tuition and fees for two years at Caltech to be $129,074, and $268,335 for four years.
Remeber to factor in additional costs such as room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Caltech.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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