School Information

87.9
Total Enrollment 2,130
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 3 : 1

California Institute of Technology

http://www.caltech.edu
1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena, California 91125
(626) 395-6811

The mission of the California Institute of Technology is to expand human knowledge and benefit society through research integrated with education. We investigate the most challenging, fundamental problems in science and technology in a singularly collegial, interdisciplinary atmosphere, while educating outstanding students to become creative members of society.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Institution does not accept dual, credit for life, or AP credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At California Institute of Technology, 77.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 74.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $24,874), and 33% receive loans ($3,464 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,872.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending California Institute of Technology is $23,551 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,413 people applied to California Institute of Technology. Of the applicants, 15.0% were admitted (12.0% male & 26.0% female ) and 37.0% accepted (37.0% male and 38.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     29.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     98.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     82.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     89.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     89.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline April 15
Admissions Office Phone 626-395-6341
Admissions Office Email ugadmissions@caltech.edu
Admissions Office Address Caltech Undergraduate Admissions 383 S. Hill Avenue MC 10-90 Pasadena CA 91125-3405
Admissions Website gradofc@caltech.edu (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.admissions.caltech.edu/applying
Application Fee $60

In order to be accepted to California Institute of Technology, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
California Institute of Technology SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 690
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 770
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 770
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 800
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 680
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 770
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 33
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 35
ACT English (25th Percentile) 33
ACT English (75th Percentile) 35
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 34
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 36
 
California Institute of Technology Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 27 1 20
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology 1 10
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 27 0 10
Computer and information sciences and support services 19 1 2
Computer and Information Sciences, General 19 1 2
Engineering 2 70 70 56
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering 2 2 17 7
Chemical Engineering 20 5 7
Civil Engineering, General 6 3
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 0 15 26 13
Engineering Mechanics 1 2
Engineering, General 0 0 0
Engineering, Other 0 3 5
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 1 1 2
Materials Science 0 5 8
Mechanical Engineering 32 6 9
History 0
History, General 0
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Mathematics and statistics 30 3 10
Computational Mathematics 13 2 4
Mathematics, General 17 1 6
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 3 1 9
Neuroscience 3 1 9
Physical sciences 63 36 89
Astrophysics 3 7 7
Chemistry, General 13 2 37
Geochemistry 1 2 1
Geology/Earth Science, General 7 4 2
Geophysics and Seismology 1 3 5
Physics, General 28 14 19
Physics, Other 9 1 13
Planetary Astronomy and Science 1 3 5
Social sciences 3 5 7
Economics, General 2
Economics, Other 1
Social Sciences, General 0 5 7
 
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