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California Institute of Technology
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  • 4 Year
  • PASADENA, CA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Value
    grade A+
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade A+
  8. Location
    grade A minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

About

1200 E CALIFORNIA BLVD
PASADENA, CA 91125
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
From California Institute of Technology

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions and pressing societal challenges.

The Institute manages JPL for NASA, sending probes to explore the planets of our solar system and quantify changes on our home planet. Caltech also owns and operates large-scale research facilities such as the Seismological Laboratory and a global network of astronomical observatories, including the Palomar and W. M. Keck Observatories; and cofounded and comanages LIGO.

Caltech is an independent, privately supported institution with a 124-acre campus located in Pasadena, California.

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California Institute of Technology Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
January 3
Acceptance Rate
4%
SAT Range
1530-1580
ACT Range
35-36
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Recommended
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$30,162 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$47,556 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
67%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
3:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
70%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 10 responses
73%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 11 responses
64%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 11 responses

Majors

Core Curriculum

academic spotlight

All first-year students are required to take a series of courses called the Core Curriculum. Through these courses, students will learn to solve complex problems, collaborate with fellow scientists, and communicate ideas effectively. And more than anything, students will develop an understanding of how everything learned at Caltech is interconnected.

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
982 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
0
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
10%
Varsity Athletes
27%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 5 responses
  • Stressed
    40%
  • Unique
    40%
  • Nerdy
    20%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
73%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 11 responses
Poll
59%
of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports. 17 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 7 responses
  • Awesome!
    43%
  • Challenging
    29%
  • Fast-paced
    14%
  • Home away from home
    14%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$85,900 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
93%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%
75%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 4 responses

California Institute of Technology Reviews

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