Cal Tech Description

One of the most reputable Engineering, Science and Technology schools, California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena, California is a research-focused university that has graduated and employed numerous award-winning scholars.

Academics at Caltech encompass bachelor’s and graduate programs in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry and Engineering.

An integral part of the Caltech experience is the research activity, which often takes place in conjunction with such well-known organizations as Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Huntington Library.

More than 30 Caltech graduates or faculty have won the Nobel Prize and more than 65 have received awards from the Academies of Science.

Since the school is fairly small, students may reap the rewards of working so closely with such exceptional faculty.

Prospective students should have a strong record of academic performance, since Caltech is so competitive and selective in its admissions.

Students may obtain financial aid or even tuition fellowships if they meet eligibility requirements.

Quick Facts

Location

Southwest

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Private

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Beavers

Nicknames

Cal Tech, Caltech

Website

www.caltech.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$34,584

Out-of-State Tuition

$34,584

Selectivity

Most Selective

Enrollment

2,137

Cal Tech Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
921
Freshman Class
252
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
2,137

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
43%
Graduate
57%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Gender of Students

Women
43%
Men
57%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
1%
Asian
32%
Caucasian
56%
Latino
6%
Other
5%

International Students

International
24%
Domestic
76%