International applicants · 2026–27
California Institute of Technology (Caltech): what international applicants need
Add California Institute of Technology (Caltech) to my plan
Free. Your plan checks it against the rest of your list.
Deadlines
- Restrictive Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
- Regular DecisionJanuary 4, 2027
- Application fee
- $85International applicantsUS applicants: $85
- Common App fee waiver
- Accepted
- SAT / ACT
- RequiredThis is the policy for American applicants. It can differ for international students: check the testing page.
- English proficiency tests accepted
- Duolingo, IELTS, TOEFL
- Letters and school reports
- 2 teacher recommendations · Mid-year report
- Also required
- Common App personal essay