B.S Mechanical Engineering at California Institute Of Technology [CALTECH], Pasadena Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

California Institute of Technology B.S Mechanical Engineering fees, deadlines, etc.

Pasadena, CaliforniaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1920established year
2238enrollment
Private (Not for Profit)
7.9/10

Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Mechanical Engineering)

4 years
Full Time
On Campus

$65,622 /Yr


Important Alert

  • Restrictive Early Action Deadline For 2026 Intake - Nov 1, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$65622

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
On-Campus Housing$12105
On-Campus Meal Plan$8886

Fees Per Credit:- 540.09

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$58479
2021$56364

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Restrictive Early Action Deadline For 2026 Intake Nov 1, 2025
Regular Decision Application Deadline For 2026 Intake Jan 3, 2026

The Regular Decision Application Deadline is 3-01-2026.

Year

Term

Course Title

First Year

Fall

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Introduction to Computer Programming

Humanities and Social Sciences

Winter

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Humanities and Social Sciences

Spring

Physics

Mathematics

Humanities and Social Sciences

Second Year

Fall

Differential Equations

Thinking Like an Engineer

Thermal Science

Mechanics

Mechanical Prototyping

Humanities and Social Sciences

Winter

Thermal Science

Mechanics

Intro. Methods of Applied Math

Humanities and Social Sciences

Spring

Thermal Science

Mechanics

Intro. Methods of Applied Math

Design and Fabrication

Third Year

Fall

Physics Elective

Dimensional & Data Analysis

Design Project

Technical Seminar Presentations

Humanities and Social Sciences

Winter

Experiments & Modeling in ME

Design Project

Humanities and Social Sciences

Spring

Physics Elective

Experiments & Modeling in ME

Written Communication

Humanities and Social Sciences

Fourth Year

Fall

Advanced Mathematics Elective

Advanced ME Elective

Humanities and Social Sciences

Winter

Advanced ME Elective

Humanities and Social Sciences

Spring

Advanced ME Elective

Humanities and Social Sciences


Eligibility & Entry Requirement

School

Division of Engineering and Applied Science

Academic Requirement

Must complete both year X and XII state board or CBSE examinations.

Application Fee

75

Documents Required

Online Application Form

Resume/CV (Updated)

Official Transcripts

Three Academic of Recommendation

Statement of Purpose (Your reasons for applying)

Proof of English Proficiency Score (TOEFL | IELTS | Duolingo)

A copy of your passport

Students Visa (if available)

Credits

486

English Proficiency Score

TOEFL : 100

IELTS : 7 

Duolingo : 130

GRE/GMAT

Not Required

Review Process

Within 3 weeks


Scores Required

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

130 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

75

Application Fees

486

ECTS Credits


Ranking

20252024202320222021202020192018

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Engineering 7 out of 1250 in Global Ranking
( #5 out of 145 in USA 2025)

QS World University logo
Engineering 13 out of 550 in Global Ranking
( #5 out of 73 in USA 2025)

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Engineering 5 out of 198 in Global Ranking
( #5 out of 159 in USA 2025)

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