Welcome New Undergraduate Students!
Academic Year 2026-2027 Bursar's Welcome Letter
All first year students will receive a Bursar's Welcome Letter on August 13, 2026 through your student portal by logging into access.caltech.edu and selecting the "My Student Documents" link. The letter will provide information on billing, payment options, and required documents that need to be completed and submitted.
- Transact/CASHNet Online Statement, Payment, and Add Authorized Payers Information
- Payment Plan Option
- 2026-2027 FAQs
- Financial Aid Priority Deadlines - To avoid late fees and holds on your account, please be sure to complete all documents required and accept your Financial Aid Award for it to reduce your balance before August 31, 2026.
New Student Information Session with Financial Aid watch https://youtu.be/KAKD0BuYraA
Welcome to Caltech!
The Bursar's Office staff is very pleased to welcome you to the Caltech 2026-2027 Academic Year!
When you arrive at Caltech, a universal identification card (UID) will be issued to you. You may use this UID card to purchase items at the Student Auxiliary Store, Red Door Marketplace, eat in the various dining cafes, wash laundry, charge postage or mail packages at the mail room, run copies at the library, etc. These auxiliary charges will then be posted to your Caltech Bursar Account and reflected on your monthly billing statement. Statements will be available online after the 10th of each month. A reminder to view the statement will be sent to your Caltech e-mail.
Tuition is due and payable in full before the first day of class: Fall 9/28/2026, Winter 1/04/2027, Spring 3/29/2027. Auxiliary charges are due and payable monthly by the statement due date. Payments may be made online by logging into access.caltech.edu and selecting the Bursar Billing and Payment CASHNet link. Payments may also be made by check, money order, wire transfer, ACH transfer, or Flywire. Also, you may mail your payments or make them in person, by check, at the Caltech Bursar Office.
Tuition, fees, and room and board will also be charged to this account. The following is the Caltech cost of attendance for the 2026-2027 academic year:
| UNDERGRADUATE | Total | Fall Term | Winter Term | Spring Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $68,574.00 | $22,858.00 | $22,858.00 | $22,858.00 |
| Student Fees | $2,655.00 | $885.00 | $885.00 | $885.00 |
| Room and Board | $21,996.00 | $7,332.00 | $7,332.00 | $7,332.00 |
| General Deposit* | $100.00 | $100.00 | ||
| Orientation Fee** | $600.00 | $600.00 | ||
| Total | $93,925.00 | $31,775.00 | $31,075.00 | $31,075.00 |
*Health, Dental, and Vision insurance is not included in the cost of attendance above
*General Deposit required at first registration. This deposit will be refunded upon departure from Caltech after full payment of all outstanding bills.
*One-time orientation fee.
*Health, Dental, and Vision insurance is not included in the cost of attendance above
Estimated cost for books and supplies is $1,428.00
Estimated cost for personal expenses is $3,969.00
New Student Forms
You may contact us at (626) 395-2988 or at [email protected] if you have questions. Other resources on this website may also be of help to you.