Where is Caltech ranked in the world?
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CalTech is not only among the top 10 colleges & universities in the US, the institute also forms part of the best higher educational institutions on a global scale.
As per World University Rankings 2025 given by a major university ranking publication, CalTech ranks #10 among all colleges & universities, worldwide.
As far as national level rankings go, the institute secures a rank #6 as part of the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings.
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The Caltech is one of the top ranked university. As per major ranking bodies, Caltech is among the top 5 ranked universities in the world. As per Shiksha Grading, the university has been given A+ grade. The high grade makes the university one of the best in the world for higher education.
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Caltech University ranking in the world is outstanding as according to QS World University Rankings 2024, it ranks at #15. It was at the #6th position in 2023. In the case of Times Higher Education Rankings, Caltech ranks at #6th position. However, in 2022, in THE rankings, Caltech ranked at #2 position, in the current year rankings, it is still in the top 10 universities worldwide. According to U.S. News & World Report - Global Universities category rankings, Caltech ranks at the #9 position in 2023.
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The university does not conduct an entrance exam of its own; however, it does consider valid scores in the SAT or ACT for admission to undergraduate courses.
Students seeking admission to STEM courses are required to have completed their secondary school studies in the relevant fields.
Source: California Institute of Technology Official Website
The California Institute of Technology placement rate stood at 87% for the Class of 2023 graduates, according to the official Caltech website.
The likes of Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple were among the names known to have hired the services of Caltech graduates.
The median salary figure for Caltech graduates stood at USD 110,000-USD 120,000 (INR 94.25 L-INR 1.02 Cr).
While the course fees are subject to vary as per the specialisation and levels of study, according to the official Caltech website, the average California Institute of Technology Fees for Indian students is USD 65.622 (INR 56 L) per year.
Students must also take into account the costs associated with living in California, such as: housing, food, and books and supplies, miscellaneous personal expenses and more.
Indian students seeking admission to Caltech are required to follow the steps mentioned below to secure their seats:
- Register on the official Catltech application portal (Questbridge or Common App)
- Choose a course and apply
- Make sure to upload all the required documents and fill in all mandatory fields as honestly as possible
- Review the application carefully
- Pay the standard California Institute of Technology application fee worth USD 75 (INR 6.4 K)
- Wait for the university to share an official response
- Accept the admission offer and start looking for accommodation near Caltech
Yes, the Caltech acceptance rate stands at 3%. while the Massachusetts Institute of Technology acceptance rate is 4.52% giving students a marginally better chance of admission.
Interested applicants must stand out among their peers both academically and non-academically, across every level of studies and submit a standout application to have the best possible chance of admission.
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