California Institute of Technology application deadlines for fall 2027
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Caltech's regular decision is due Jan 4, 2027. Restrictive early action (Nov 1) has closed. Checked on admissions.caltech.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is Caltech due?
Closed
Restrictive early action
Was due Nov 1, 2026 55days
Regular decision
Due Monday, Jan 4, 2027 Every Caltech deadline for fall 2027
| Round | Deadline | Checked | Where we read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restrictive early action | Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (closed) | Nov 5, 2026 | admissions.caltech.edu |
| Regular decision | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Nov 5, 2026 | admissions.caltech.edu |
Does Caltech need the SAT or ACT?
Caltech requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
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Questions people ask
When is the California Institute of Technology restrictive early action deadline for fall 2027?
Restrictive early action closed on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Checked on admissions.caltech.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the California Institute of Technology regular decision deadline for fall 2027?
Regular decision is due Mon, Jan 4, 2027. Checked on admissions.caltech.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
Does California Institute of Technology require the SAT or ACT for fall 2027?
Yes. Caltech requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027. Checked on admissions.caltech.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
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Where these numbers come from
- Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Deadlines: admissions.caltech.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- Test rule: admissions.caltech.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)
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