Overview

California Institute of Technology is a University institution located in Pasadena, CA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 383 South Hill Avenue
Mail Code 10-90
Pasadena, CA  91125
United States

Contact Phone: 626-395-6341
Fax: 626-683-3026

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business/managerial Economics
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Engineering, General
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
History	Associate	Bachelors
History And Philosophy Of Science And Technology
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Computational Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astrophysics
Chemistry, General
Geochemistry
Geology/earth Science, General
Geophysics And Seismology
Physics, General
Planetary Astronomy And Science
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

16,626

Applied

448

Accepted

982

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,274

Females Applied

237

Females Accepted

4%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

11,352

Males Applied

211

Males Accepted

2%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

75

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 3rd	March 15th
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th
Transfer	February 15th	May 1st

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

60,816

Private

Fees

2,439

Full-time student fees

19,503

Room & board

11,247

Room only

Financial Aid

55,957

Avg. Financial Aid Package

61,182

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

64,265

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

2,890

Avg. Loan Aid

0

Avg. Grant Aid

53,656

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

100%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

100%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

982

Total Undergrad students

9%

International Students

64%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	22%
Black or African American	3.46%
White or Caucasian	21.18%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.1%
Asian	34.42%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	8.86%
Other	0.51%

Gender

Male (54.68%)

Female (45.32%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	93%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Ditch Day, International Day and Discover Caltech (DiscoTech)

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Instrumental music groups, Entrepreneurship Club, Glee Club, Theater Arts and Ultimate Disc Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo	No	Division 3	No

Faculty

362

Total Faculty

3:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 342

Part-time - 20

Male - 271

Female - 91