Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001131
- Phone: (415) 565-4600
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
6.42%FINANCIAL AID RATE
64%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
3:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$39,500Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
200 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA
California Institute of Technology is a nonprofit private university that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Pasadena, CA, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at California Institute of Technology exceeds 2,200 yearly.
Areas of study offered at Caltech include but are not limited to:
- Physical Sciences
- Engineering
- Computer And Information Sciences
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores in a range of 33 to 35 on the ACT or 2160 to 2380 on the SAT are required to greatly increase the chance of admission. Only 13 percent of applicants are admitted to the school due to the high volume of applicants for the limited enrollment spots. More information from the admissions office can be found at admissions.caltech.edu.
The cost of tuition is close to $41,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing is available for students and costs about $7,200 each year. This school may offer financial aid for students who qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The California Institute of Technology Beavers participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Fencing (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.caltech.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants California Institute of Technology accepts.
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at California Institute of Technology is about 2,200. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 10% enrolling as graduate students and 42% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $53,000-$63,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 64% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 49% | $42,540 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 21% | $4,766 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, California Institute of Technology may offer services to students like:- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Caltech is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
- Basketball (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
- Fencing
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by California Institute of Technology by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, D, M)
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (D, M)
- Neuroscience (B, D, M)
- Genetics (D)
- Molecular Biology
- Immunology
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Materials Engineering (B, D, M)
- Chemical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Biomedical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Systems Engineering (D)
- Engineering (B)
- Civil Engineering (D)
English Language and Literature
History
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B, D, M)
- Physics (B, D, M)
- Geophysics and Seismology (B, D, M)
- Astrophysics (B, D, M)
- Geology (B, D, M)
Social Sciences
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to California Institute of Technology.
- Occidental College in Belmont, CA (5 miles away)
- Harvey Mudd College in Salinas, CA (24 miles away)
- Westmont College in Escondido, CA (90 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Get a list of all the colleges in California
- Browse our list of private colleges in California
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001131
- Phone: (415) 565-4600
- School Homepage