School Description
Provided by California Institute of TechnologyThe 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.
Located in Pasadena, Caltech is a small university dedicated to world-class research in engineering and science. With a student body of only 1,900, it has been a first-rate institution for decades and its outstanding faculty includes several Nobel Laureates, exemplifying the intellectual achievement of the institution.
California Institute of Technology
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaThe California Institute of Technology (commonly referred to as Caltech) is a private research university located in Pasadena, California, United States. The Institute maintains a strong emphasis on the natural sciences and engineering, and operates and manages NASA's neighboring Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Caltech is a small school, with only about 2100 students (about 900 undergraduates and 1200 graduate students), but it is ranked in the top ten universities worldwide by metrics such as citation index, Nobel Prizes, and general university rankings.
History
Caltech began as a vocational school founded in Pasadena in 1891 by local businessman and politician Amos G. Throop. The school was known successively as Throop University, Throop Polytechnic Institute, and Throop College of Technology, before acquiring its current name in 1921.
At a time when scientific research in the United States was still in its infancy, George Ellery Hale, a solar astronomer from the University of Chicago, founded the Mount Wilson Observatory in 1904. He joined Throop's board of trustees the same year, and soon began developing it and the whole of Pasadena into a major scientific and cultural destination. He engineered the appointment of James A. B. Scherer, a literary scholar untutored in science but a capable administrator and fundraiser, to Throop's presidency in 1908. Scherer persuaded retired businessman and trustee Charles W. Gates to donate $25,000 in seed money to build Gates Laboratory, the first science building on campus. The promise of the lab attracted physical chemist Arthur Amos Noyes to commit to developing the institution. Arther Fleming, Caltech's primary benefactor, who had donated the land for the permanent campus site at California and Wilson, later donated $100,000 to establish a physics facility, the Norman Bridge Laboratory, which succeeded in attracting experimental physicist Robert Andrews Millikan to join the faculty and assist in establishing the college as a center for science and technology.
Quick Facts
Chance of Admission:
- Location:
- Southwest
- Setting:
- Mid-size City Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Beavers
- Nicknames:
- Cal Tech, Caltech
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 891
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 100%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at California Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
A program that focuses on combined studies and research in the humanities subjects as distinguished from the social and physical sciences, emphasizing languages, literatures, art, music, philosophy and religion.See more schools with programs in Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Engineering
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Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Individuals in this program apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation of aircraft, space vehicles, and their systems. Students of Aerospace Engineering also learn about applied research on flight characteristics and the development of systems and procedures for the launching, guidance, and control of air and space vehicles.See more schools with programs in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering applies the elegance of mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer systems, and separation processes; and the applied analysis of chemical problems such as corrosion, particle abrasion, energy loss, pollution, and fluid mechanics.See more schools with programs in Chemical Engineering
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.See more schools with programs in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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General Engineering
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce.See more schools with programs in General Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems.See more schools with programs in Mechanical Engineering
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Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.See more schools with programs in Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Applied Mathematics
A program that focuses on the application of mathematics and statistics to the solution of functional problems in fields such as engineering and the applied sciences. Includes instruction in natural phenomena modeling continuum mechanics, reaction-diffusion, wave propagation, dynamic systems, numerical analysis, controlled theory, asymptotic methods, variation, optimization theory, inverse problems, and applications to specific scientific and industrial topics.See more schools with programs in General Applied Mathematics
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General Mathematics
A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.See more schools with programs in General Mathematics
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General Applied Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Astrophysics
Astrophysics studies the structure, properties, and behavior of stars, star systems and clusters, stellar life cycles, and related phenomena. Instruction in Astrophysics includes coursework in cosmology, plasma kinetics, stellar physics, convolution and non-equilibrium radiation transfer theory, non-Euclidean geometries, mathematical modeling, galactic structure theory, and relativistic astronomy.See more schools with programs in Astrophysics
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Planetary Astronomy and Science
A program that focuses on the scientific study of planets, small objects, and related gravitational systems. Includes instruction in the structure and composition of planetary surfaces and interiors, planetary atmospheres, satellites, orbital mechanics, asteroids and comets, solar system evolution and dynamics, planetary evolution, gravitational physics, and radiation physics.See more schools with programs in Planetary Astronomy and Science
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Astrophysics
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Chemistry
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.See more schools with programs in General Chemistry
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Geochemistry
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemical properties and behavior of the silicates and other substances forming, and formed by geomorphological processes of the earth and other planets. Includes instruction in chemical thermodynamics, equilibrium in silicate systems, atomic bonding, isotopic fractionation, geochemical modeling, specimen analysis, and studies of specific organic and inorganic substances.See more schools with programs in Geochemistry
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General Chemistry
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Geology
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Geology
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Geology/Earth Science
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, geophysical principles, and applications to research and industrial problems.See more schools with programs in Geology/Earth Science
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Geophysics and Seismology
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the physics of solids and its application to the study of the earth and other planets. Includes instruction in gravimetric, seismology, earthquake forecasting, magnetrometry, electrical properties of solid bodies, plate tectonics, active deformation, thermodynamics, remote sensing, geodesy, and laboratory simulations of geological processes.See more schools with programs in Geophysics and Seismology
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Geology/Earth Science
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Physics
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Physics
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General Physics
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods.See more schools with programs in General Physics
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Other Physics
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General Physics
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Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Social Sciences
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General Social Sciences
A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.See more schools with programs in General Social Sciences
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Economics
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Economics
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General Economics
A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.See more schools with programs in General Economics
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Other Economics
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General Economics
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General Social Sciences
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Technology
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Software Development
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.See more schools with programs in Computer and Information Sciences
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Software Development
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Software Development
Master's Level Programs
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Engineering
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Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Individuals in this program apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation of aircraft, space vehicles, and their systems. Students of Aerospace Engineering also learn about applied research on flight characteristics and the development of systems and procedures for the launching, guidance, and control of air and space vehicles.See more schools with programs in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
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Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
This engineering program applies mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operation of systems used in the production of agricultural products. The Agricultural Engineer is concerned with improving the productivity of agricultural methods and developing improved agricultural biological systems.See more schools with programs in Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
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Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering applies the elegance of mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer systems, and separation processes; and the applied analysis of chemical problems such as corrosion, particle abrasion, energy loss, pollution, and fluid mechanics.See more schools with programs in Chemical Engineering
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.See more schools with programs in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Engineering Mechanics
A program with a general focus on the application of the mathematical and scientific principles of classical mechanics to the analysis and evaluation of the behavior of structures, forces and materials in engineering problems. Includes instruction in statics, kinetics, dynamics, kinematics, celestial mechanics, stress and failure, and electromagnetism.See more schools with programs in Engineering Mechanics
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for controlling contained living environments and for monitoring and controlling factors in the external natural environment, including pollution control, waste and hazardous material disposal, health and safety protection, conservation, life support, and requirements for protection of special materials and related work environments.See more schools with programs in Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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General Civil Engineering
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; and environmental safety measures.See more schools with programs in General Civil Engineering
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General Engineering
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce.See more schools with programs in General Engineering
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Materials Science
A program that focuses on the general application of mathematical and scientific principles to the analysis and evaluation of the characteristics and behavior of solids, including internal structure, chemical properties, transport and energy flow properties, thermodynamics of solids, stress and failure factors, chemical transformation states and processes, compound materials, and research on industrial applications of specific materials.See more schools with programs in Materials Science
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Mechanical Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems.See more schools with programs in Mechanical Engineering
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Other Engineering
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Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Neuroscience
A program that focuses on the interdisciplinary scientific study of the molecular, structural, physiologic, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of the brain and nervous system. Includes instruction in molecular and cellular neuroscience, brain science, anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system, molecular and biochemical bases of information processing, behavioral neuroscience, biology of neuropsychiatric disorders, and applications to the clinical sciences and biomedical engineering.See more schools with programs in Neuroscience
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Neuroscience
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology
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Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Students of these integrated, BS, MS, and PhD programs study the intricacies and complexities of biological systems at the submolecular, molecular, and supramolecular levels. Students also learn about the influence of the submolecular world on biological activity at the cellular, tissue, organ, and organismic levels. Coursework in this program includes instruction in biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, molecular biology, and research applications and methods appropriate to specific topics.See more schools with programs in Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.See more schools with programs in Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
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Biology
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Applied Mathematics
A program that focuses on the application of mathematics and statistics to the solution of functional problems in fields such as engineering and the applied sciences. Includes instruction in natural phenomena modeling continuum mechanics, reaction-diffusion, wave propagation, dynamic systems, numerical analysis, controlled theory, asymptotic methods, variation, optimization theory, inverse problems, and applications to specific scientific and industrial topics.See more schools with programs in General Applied Mathematics
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General Mathematics
A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.See more schools with programs in General Mathematics
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General Applied Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Astrophysics
Astrophysics studies the structure, properties, and behavior of stars, star systems and clusters, stellar life cycles, and related phenomena. Instruction in Astrophysics includes coursework in cosmology, plasma kinetics, stellar physics, convolution and non-equilibrium radiation transfer theory, non-Euclidean geometries, mathematical modeling, galactic structure theory, and relativistic astronomy.See more schools with programs in Astrophysics
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Planetary Astronomy and Science
A program that focuses on the scientific study of planets, small objects, and related gravitational systems. Includes instruction in the structure and composition of planetary surfaces and interiors, planetary atmospheres, satellites, orbital mechanics, asteroids and comets, solar system evolution and dynamics, planetary evolution, gravitational physics, and radiation physics.See more schools with programs in Planetary Astronomy and Science
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Astrophysics
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Chemistry
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.See more schools with programs in General Chemistry
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Geochemistry
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemical properties and behavior of the silicates and other substances forming, and formed by geomorphological processes of the earth and other planets. Includes instruction in chemical thermodynamics, equilibrium in silicate systems, atomic bonding, isotopic fractionation, geochemical modeling, specimen analysis, and studies of specific organic and inorganic substances.See more schools with programs in Geochemistry
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General Chemistry
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Geology
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Geology
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Geology/Earth Science
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, geophysical principles, and applications to research and industrial problems.See more schools with programs in Geology/Earth Science
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Geophysics and Seismology
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the physics of solids and its application to the study of the earth and other planets. Includes instruction in gravimetric, seismology, earthquake forecasting, magnetrometry, electrical properties of solid bodies, plate tectonics, active deformation, thermodynamics, remote sensing, geodesy, and laboratory simulations of geological processes.See more schools with programs in Geophysics and Seismology
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Geology/Earth Science
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Physics
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Physics
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General Physics
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods.See more schools with programs in General Physics
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Other Physics
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General Physics
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Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Social Sciences
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General Social Sciences
A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.See more schools with programs in General Social Sciences
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General Social Sciences
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Technology
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Software Development
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.See more schools with programs in Computer and Information Sciences
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Software Development
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Software Development
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| Percent of Students International: | 24% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 38% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf) Baseball (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf) Track (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 27,309 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 5,477 | 15% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 9,708 | 9% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 19,014 | 64% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 1,919 | 32% | |
Any Aid: |
69% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 20% (Most Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 100% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 700, Math: 750 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 770, Math: 800 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Not Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Recommended |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice
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Question: Caltech admissions?Caltech says it is looking for students with a demonstrated interest in math and science. Any suggestions on how to show a demonstrated interest in math and science, apart from taking the hardest Aps that your school has to offer. Thanks for the help.30 months ago
Best AnswerIf your high school has any clubs or activities relating the math and/or science, join and be active so when applying you can talk about it. If not, have a hobby involving math and/or science. Forex, ham radio, or astronomy such as building a telescope or radio telescope. If there are any science oriented clubs or museums in your area, contact them for some ideas. CalTech is very hard to get into, and posibly harder to stay in. Good luck. |
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Question: Could I make Caltech, MIT, or Ivies with my SAT scores?I got 780 critical reading, 770 math, 730 writing on the main test and 800 for history and math IIc and 770 for chem on SAT IIs. I have good grades, OK extra curicullars, but no school sports. Thanks!31 months ago
Best AnswerGreat scores. No admissions person anywhere would cut you for those. That said, more people make those kinds of scores than there's room for at the schools you mention. Take rigorous classes your senior year and work up a dynamite essay that shows why you are special. There are some good online sources about topics to avoid and approaches to take. |
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Question: Caltech or UC Berkeley?If you got admitted into both, which would you go to? State your reasons plz. (pretend you have deicded to become an engineer).33 months ago
Best AnswerCaltech is by far a better school than Berkeley when it comes to science and engineering. But Caltech isn't for everyone. Lots of pranks and unless you are a science nerd, it may be a bit difficult to fit in. Good research opportunities. |
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Question: Information about Caltech and Pasadena?Does anyone have some information about life at Caltech? I already know of the academics and all that, but how's the campus, and Pasadena in general? Also, how far away is the nearest beach?35 months ago
Best AnswerAwww, it never gets that cold in Southern CA. Die hard surfers will just go in a full wetsuit instead a half. I admit sun bathing in a bikini may be a bit too much though, but shorts and a t-shirt should still be ok. If it's sunny, even a bikini isn't out of the question in the winter though. Pasadena is FAR from the beach tho. It's in the San Gabriel Valley area. That area gets HOT in the summer. Smog likes to collect there too. My uncle lives there. Generally, a very wealthy town. Old Town Pasadena is a famous gathering spot. Might see some celebrities there. As for the nearest beach, it's not in the greatest location. You kind of have to take a roundabout way to get to the main beaches. I'd estimate about 35-45 minutes without traffic. The problem is, you have to take some of the worst freeways (in terms of traffic) to get to the beach. And this is Los Angeles, so you're talking some of the worst freeways in the world. |
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Question: Harvard Princeton Yale MIT Caltech am I flying too high.......?I am an Indian Student. I want to do a major in Engineering My profile goes down as below: Class Subject Grades IX Science A IX Mathematics A IX Social Studies B IX English B IX Hindi B For Class X as well I got same grades with the same subjects. XI Physics A XI Chemistry A XI Maths A XI English B XI Physical Education B Rank: Class IX and X : 1 of 100+ Class XI : 2 of 867 Percentage: Class IX : 89.2% Class X : 84.2% (I got jaundice right before exams.) Class XI : 91.2% Also I have participated at the Inter School (state level) Debate Competetion emerging 8th of 164 candidates, and have been best debator of the school for two years. I have been selected in the Indian National Physics Olympiad (which selects top 30-35 students from the whole country. After that they select 5 to represent on the International Physics Olympiad. They dropped me there.) I am immensely interested in Cricket and have played for the my house team in Class IX and X. Recommendations is no problem with me. I have strong ties with my Maths, English and Physics teachers and I am sure that they will put up great (in fact, I must say excellent) recommendations for me. How will that account for my profile as a candidate? I require financial aid greatly (Dad earns 12k per annum only and mum a housewife). Will it be enough to get in any of those 5 institutes? Kindly post me of any other elite institution in Engineering and recommendations to upgrade my profile.40 months ago
Best AnswerI do believe you have a chance of getting into Caltech or MIT, but don't even try Harvard, Princeton, or Yale. Not that you don't have a chance with those schools, it's just that they are not good engineering schools. I suggest you also look at Duke, Carnegie Mellon, and Stanford. |
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Millikan Library, the tallest building on campus [source]
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Throop Hall, 1912. [source]
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Beckman Auditorium [source]
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Throop Polytechnic Institute, Pasadena, Calif, 1908. This photo was taken on the original campus in downtown Pasadena; in 1910 the Institute moved to its present location. [source]
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Laboratories of the Biological Sciences building [source]
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California Institute of Technology [source]
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