California Institute of Technology
Academic Requirements
Admissions Overview
High School Diploma
Required
Common App
Accepted
Class Rank
Considered
Credit for AP Classes
Provided
SAT/ACT
Not Considered
TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge or Duolingo
Required for International Students
4% (13.9% early)
Acceptance Rate
3.8 - 4.0
Average GPA
1480 - 1580
Average SAT Score
33 - 35
Average ACT Score
GPA Requirements
Caltech does not have a minimum GPA requirement.
However, most successful applicants have a US GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and/or are in the top 5 to 10% of their class.
3.9
Average High School GP
3.8 - 4.0
25th-7th Percentile
SAT Requirements
Tests are not yet required for admission to Harvard. SAT scores for admitted students to Harvard University range from 1480 to 1580, with an average score of 1530.
Although the SAT is optional, we advise students to aim for a strong SAT score of at least 1530 to be competitive in the Harvard University admissions process.
1530
Average SAT
1480 - 1580
25th-75th Percentile
54%
Students submitting SAT scores
ACT Requirements
For the upcoming admissions round, Harvard will not require tests. ACT scores for accepted students at Harvard University range from 33 to 35, with an average of 34.
A strong ACT score will still help you stand out from the crowd and get into the school of your choice. It will enable admissions staff to compare you to the other applicants quickly and fairly.
34
Average ACT
33-35
25th-75th Percentile
31%
Students submitting
ACT scores
Other Requirements
Apart from grades, Caltech has additional requirements based on the program of study you apply for.
Extracurriculars
Caltech does not look for one specific extracurricular activity. Instead, they wants to see that you are dedicated to your interests. Focus on quality rather than quantity.
Recommendation Letters
Two secondary school teachers: one from a math or science teacher; one from a humanities or social science teacher.
TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge or Duolingo
Required for international students with a minimum score of 100 in TOEFL or a minimum of 7 in IELTS.
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