Caltech Wait List Acceptance Rate

Wait List Acceptance Rate

Caltech's wait list acceptance rates have shown considerable fluctuation in recent years. For the Class of 2022, 195 applicants were offered a spot on the wait list, with 15 ultimately accepted, yielding a 7.7% acceptance rate. In stark contrast, for the Class of 2021, 268 waitlisted students were not admitted at all, resulting in a 0% acceptance rate. The Class of 2020 had an acceptance rate of just 3.2%, with 10 out of 312 waitlisted applicants accepted. Historical data reflects significant unpredictability in wait list outcomes, emphasizing the challenges faced by waitlisted students at Caltech.