CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (Caltech)
- 1200 E California Blvd
- Pasadena, CA 91125
- OPEID College Code: 00113100
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- General Phone: (626) 395-6811
- President: Jean-Lou Chameau
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 2,130
- College Alias: Caltech, Cal Tech
- College Mascot: Beavers
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California Institute of Technology - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Website
- www.caltech.edu
- 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.
Accreditation
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Stem Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Graduate/Professional
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.admissions.caltech.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $80.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,318 | 1,095 | 4,413 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 390 (12%) | 284 (26%) | 674 (15%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 145 (37%) | 107 (38%) | 252 (37%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 245 | 97% |
| ACT ® Exam | 89 | 35% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 690 | 770 |
| SAT ® Math | 770 | 800 |
| SAT ® Writing | 680 | 770 |
| ACT ® Composite | 33 | 35 |
| ACT ® English | 33 | 35 |
| ACT ® Math | 34 | 36 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Caltech Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 77%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 29% | 11% | 15% | 54% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,632 | $6,662 | $3,769 | $24,987 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number in Repayment | 42 | 40 | 40 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $34,584 | $34,437 | $32,835 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $34,584 | $34,437 | $32,835 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $34,584 | $34,437 | $32,835 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,194 | $1,165 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,872 | $10,146 | $9,540 |
| Other Expenses | $2,826 | $3,213 | $3,020 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $49,572 | $48,990 | $46,560 |
| In-State | $49,572 | $48,990 | $46,560 |
| Out of State | $49,572 | $48,990 | $46,560 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $35,874 | $35,631 | $34,000 |
| In-State | $35,874 | $35,631 | $34,000 |
| Out of State | $35,874 | $35,631 | $34,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $35,874 | $35,631 | $34,000 |
| In-State | $35,874 | $35,631 | $34,000 |
| Out of State | $35,874 | $35,631 | $34,000 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,130 Undergraduate: 951 Graduate: 1,179
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,423 Female: 707
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 592 Female: 359
- Graduate Gender Male: 831 Female: 348
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,130 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 951 Part-Time: 0
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,179 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 532 | 25% |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.09% |
| Black | 31 | 1% |
| Asian | 527 | 25% |
| Hispanic | 107 | 5% |
| White | 899 | 42% |
| Unknown | 32 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 43 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 454 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 412 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 450 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 603 | 28% |
| Ages 30-34 | 141 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 19 | 0.9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 6 | 0.3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2 | 0.09% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,145 | 2,853 | 292 |
| Faculty Status | 404 | 365 | 39 |
| Tenured Faculty | 226 | 226 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 940 | - | 940 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 983 | 945 | 38 |
| Primarily Instruction | 40 | 16 | 24 |
| Primarily Research | 647 | 633 | 14 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 292 | 282 | 10 |
| Other Professionals | 940 | 873 | 67 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 930 | 753 | 177 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 323 | 262 | 61 |
| Skilled Crafts | 139 | 139 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 360 | 257 | 103 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,506 (17) | $86,922 (11) | $57,409 (6) |
| Professor | $207,250 (2) | $207,250 (2) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $57,413 (6) | $59,925 (3) | $54,902 (3) |
| Lecturer | $60,179 (9) | $60,311 (6) | $59,916 (3) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $180,034 (295) | $184,743 (248) | $155,186 (47) |
| Professor | $209,349 (198) | $210,243 (177) | $201,810 (21) |
| Associate Professor | $152,036 (28) | $157,810 (21) | $134,714 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $129,490 (48) | $130,212 (33) | $127,900 (15) |
| Instructor | $56,495 (21) | $58,361 (17) | $48,563 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $143,446 (312) | $148,428 (259) | $119,098 (53) |
| Professor | $171,649 (200) | $172,414 (179) | $165,121 (21) |
| Associate Professor | $124,396 (28) | $129,120 (21) | $110,223 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $105,948 (48) | $106,540 (33) | $104,648 (15) |
| Instructor | $48,711 (27) | $49,577 (20) | $46,234 (7) |
| Lecturer | $60,179 (9) | $60,311 (6) | $59,916 (3) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 323 | 182 | 141 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 251 | 152 | 99 |
| Baseball | 17 | 17 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 19 | 10 |
| All Track Combined | 87 | 39 | 48 |
| Fencing | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Soccer | 33 | 33 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 56 | 27 | 29 |
| Tennis | 29 | 17 | 12 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Water Polo | 27 | 16 | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $11,156 | $8,883 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,033 | $1,733 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 50 | 26 | 24 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| All Track Combined | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Fencing | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Water Polo | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 98%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 89% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 87% |
| Female | 92% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 80% |
| Asian | 96% |
| Hispanic | 56% |
| White | 91% |
| Unknown | 100% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 73% |
| 5 Years | 85% |
| 6 Years | 89% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 9 | 14 |
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 53 | 73 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
California Institute of Technology Reviews
1 Review Submitted For California Institute of Technology
- Reviewed on: April 02, 2012
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- If you are ready to work super hard and compete with the best in science and engineering, you are a good fit for Caltech. The workload is heavy, so you should be ready to roll up your sleeves and dive in. The campus is really nice and friendly. The professors are all doing cutting edge research with tons of funding... What else can I say, great school!
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
