California Institute of Technology: Ranking & Review
| Pasadena rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 | 85 Top 1% |
California Institute of Technology Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | 5% | 16% |
| Applicants | 7,339 | 5,381 | 1,958 |
| Admissions | 568 | 262 | 306 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 235 | 127 | 108 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 2,238 | 1,423 | 815 |
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 152 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 65% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 131 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 56% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $75. Application fee for graduates - $100.
| Secondary school GPA | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
California Institute of Technology Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $68,901 | $68,901 |
| Off-campus | $68,772 | $68,772 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $14,796 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
California Institute of Technology provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 891 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $48,111 | $48,111 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $1,797 | $1,797 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $48,111 | $48,111 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $1,674 | $1,674 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $446 | $446 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 91 | 86 | 66 | 243 |
| Physical Sciences | 51 | 24 | 71 | 146 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 67 | 2 | 2 | 71 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 28 | 2 | 15 | 45 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 12 | 4 | 21 | 37 |
| Social Sciences | 4 | 4 | 8 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | 4 | ||
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 1 | 1 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | ||||
| History | ||||
| Grand Total | 254 | 122 | 180 | 556 |
A total of 254 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at California Institute of Technology.
At the master's and doctor's level 302 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 89% | 88% | 92% |
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General info
| Alternative names | Caltech |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1891 |
| Motto | The Truth Shall Make You Free. (John 8:32) |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Mission Statement | 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. |
| Colors | orange, white |
| Academic Calendar | Quarter |
| Total FTE staff | 3,175 |
| Instructional FTE | 349 |
| Research FTE | 703 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | caltech.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 1200 E California Blvd Pasadena, California, 91125 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Midsize |
| City population | 137,000 |
| Phone | 6263956811 |
| Fax | +1 (626) 795 1547 |