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Paying for Caltech

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Caltech actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Caltech for families earning under $200,000 a year. Meets 100% of demonstrated need; no loans; families under ~$100k typically pay nothing (full COA covered); families under ~$200k typically owe no tuition.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Caltech's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$2,500/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$5,000/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$13,000/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$28,000/yr after aid
$110k+$52,000/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$90,822
Tuition & fees$65,898
Room & board$24,924
Average net price$23,397
Students on aid55%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsOffers need-based aid to international students

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