School Overview
Located in Pasadena, California, the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is one of the most well-known and respected schools of engineering, science and technology in the nation. Caltech is a research-oriented technology school with graduates that have gone on to become award-winning scholars. Caltech also employs some of the best thinkers and brightest minds in America. You might want to know that over 30 Caltech graduates and professors have gone on to win the Nobel Prize and even more have been recipients of a National Medal of Science award. How many schools can boast that type of track record? Not many.
Caltech offers graduate and undergraduate programs in a variety of science and high-tech fields including Biology, Chemistry, Computer and Information Sciences, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Unlike other technology schools, research is an integral part of the Caltech experience. Student research activities are typically performed in cooperation with other well-known local, national and international technology and educational organizations.
Even though Caltech is relatively small when compared with other public universities, it offers students an exceptional educational experience. Its small classes allow students to receive more personal attention, and students reap the reward of working closely with some of the nation’s best college faculty.
If you want to attend Caltech, it’s important that you have a strong academic record. Competition is intense and Caltech is selective. Only the most qualified, talented, and dedicated individuals are admitted.
General Information
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Admission Office 1200 East California Boulevard, MC 1-94 Pasadena, CA 91125 (626) 395-6341 Fax: (626) 683-3026 [email protected] Contact: Richard Bischoff Director of Admissions |
Main Address 1200 East California Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91125 (626) 395-6811 www.caltech.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 921 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 236 Degree-seeking undergrads: 921 Graduate enrollment: 1,205 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Annual Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $32,835 | $34,437 | $34,584 | $36,282 | +4.91% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,165 | $1,194 | $1,290 | $1,323 | +2.56% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $9,540 | $10,146 | $10,755 | $11,397 | +5.97% |
| Other | $3,020 | $3,213 | $3,339 | $3,387 | +1.44% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $46,560 | $48,990 | $49,968 | $52,389 | +4.85% |
| In-state Off Campus | $34,000 | $35,631 | $35,874 | $37,605 | +4.83% |
| In-state with Family | $34,000 | $35,631 | $35,874 | $37,605 | +4.83% |
| Average Graduate Student Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $34,989 |
| In-state Student Fees | $1,146 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $34,989 |
| Out-of-state Fees | $1,146 |
All Degrees and Programs
| BA/BS | MA/MS | PhD | AA/AS | CERT | |
| Total of All Education Programs | 192 | 119 | 179 | – | 2 |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 21 | 5 | 25 | – | – |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | – | 2 | 4 | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 18 | 3 | 15 | – | – |
| Neuroscience | 3 | – | 6 | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 19 | 6 | 1 | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 19 | 6 | 1 | – | – |
| Engineering | 66 | 74 | 72 | – | 2 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 1 | 16 | 6 | – | 1 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | – | 2 | 13 | – | – |
| Chemical Engineering | 18 | 6 | 13 | – | – |
| Civil Engineering | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 21 | 26 | 9 | – | – |
| Engineering Mechanics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 6 | 5 | 4 | – | – |
| Engineering | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 1 | 3 | 4 | – | – |
| Materials Engineering | – | 8 | 6 | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 18 | 6 | 14 | – | 1 |
| Systems Engineering | – | – | 3 | – | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/Letters | – | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | – | – | – | – | – |
| History | – | – | – | – | – |
| History and Philosophy of Science and Technology | – | – | – | – | – |
| History | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 35 | 1 | 8 | – | – |
| Computational Mathematics | 20 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Mathematics | 15 | – | 7 | – | – |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 47 | 27 | 66 | – | – |
| Astrophysics | 4 | 4 | 3 | – | – |
| Chemistry | 16 | 3 | 38 | – | – |
| Geochemistry | – | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Geology and Earth Science | – | 1 | 3 | – | – |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 1 | 3 | 4 | – | – |
| Physics | 25 | 8 | 11 | – | – |
| Planetary Astronomy and Science | 1 | 6 | 5 | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 2 | 6 | 7 | – | – |
| Economics | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | – | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | – | 6 | 7 | – | – |
Above data represents first majors only.
(-) Indicates that a program is not offered at this level.
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $60 Online application fee: $60 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 17% |
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Secondary school rank: Recommended Secondary school record: Required Recommendations: Required Admission test scores (SAT/ACT): Required TOEFL: Recommended Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011 |
Test Scores: Fall 2011
SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
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Enrollment Statistics
Undergraduate Attendance Status
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Undergraduate Student Gender
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Undergraduate Student Age
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Undergraduate Student Residence
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Graduate Attendance Status
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Retention and Graduation Rates
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
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Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students
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Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
Undergraduate Majors
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Business/Managerial Economics B Computer & Information Sciences Engineering Chemical Engineering B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B History History – General B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Science, Technology & Society B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Astronomy B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
California Institute of Technology Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (626) 395-6811 |
| Website: | www.caltech.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.admissions.caltech.edu/apply |
| Address: | 1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91125 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,237 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 89% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 3 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,237 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $54,600 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $54,600 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 71% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $44,646 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
California Institute of Technology Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at California Institute of Technology.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 4 | 9 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Engineering | 5 | 8 | 11 | 11 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| History | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 7 | 7 | 7 | ||
| Social Sciences | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Grand total | 5 | 29 | 27 | 32 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at California Institute of Technology and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $54,600 |
| Out-of-state | $54,600 |
| Books and supplies | $1,428 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $54,537 |
| Out-of-state | $54,537 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 163 | 71% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 127 | 55% | $44,646 |
| Student loan aid | 50 | 22% | $6,596 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 565 | 60% | $41,062 |
| Federal student loans | 40 | 4% | $6,017 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for California Institute of Technology. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled California Institute of Technology students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 8,367 | 6,011 | 2,356 | Percent admitted | 100% | 5% | 11% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 3% | 2% | 4% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
California Institute of Technology Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,237 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 938 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,299 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
California Institute of Technology Accreditation
This institution is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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