Caltech is a private science and engineering research institute in Pasadena, California.
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Caltech is a private science and engineering research institute in Pasadena, California.
Explore Other UniversitiesCollege Decision Simulator emails your friend a link to a realistic California Institute of Technology admission decision, either an acceptance or a rejection, addressed to them by name and set on formal university-style stationery.
About five minutes after they open it, a second email explains that the letter was a prank. The decision is fictional, and this site is not affiliated with California Institute of Technology.
Real application deadlines and decision release windows for fall 2027 entry.
| Round | Deadline | Decisions released |
|---|---|---|
| Restrictive Early Action | November 1, 2026 | Mid-December 2026 |
| Regular Decision | January 4, 2027 | Mid-March 2027 |
Acceptance rate: 2.6% (Fall 2024 first-year applicants).
Checked November 5, 2026 against California Institute of Technology's official admissions pages (iro.caltech.edu, admissions.caltech.edu). Dates can change; always confirm with the university. College Decision Simulator is not affiliated with California Institute of Technology.
For fall 2027 entry, California Institute of Technology's admissions office lists the Restrictive Early Action release as: Mid-December 2026. The application deadline is November 1, 2026. Schools can change these dates, so confirm on the official admissions website.
For fall 2027 entry, California Institute of Technology's admissions office lists the Regular Decision release as: Mid-March 2027. The application deadline is January 4, 2027. Schools can change these dates, so confirm on the official admissions website.
California Institute of Technology admitted about 2.6% of applicants (Fall 2024 first-year applicants), based on its officially published figures.
Pick California Institute of Technology, choose an acceptance or rejection, and enter your friend's name and email address. College Decision Simulator emails them a link to a realistic decision letter on official-looking stationery.
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