Selectivity
9%
Total Students
2,344
UG 1,034
PG 1,310
Satisfaction Index
97%
Salary After Attending
$77,800
BASIC
| Web Site | www.caltech.edu |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Location | Pasadena |
UNDER GRADUATE
| Total Students | 1,034 |
| Women | 400 (38.68%) |
| Men | 634 (61.32%) |
GRADUATE
| Total Students | 1,310 |
| Women | 365 (27.86%) |
| Men | 945 (72.14%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 9% |
| Cost of Attendance | $ 66,774 |
| Graduation Rate | 91% |
| Retention Rate | 97 % |
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| Admission Office URL | www.admissions.caltech.edu/ |
| Online Application URL | www.admissions.caltech.edu/content/apply |
| Entrance Difficulty (Selectivity) | 9 % |
STANDARDISED TEST REQUIREMENTS
| Exam | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT or ACT | Required |
| SAT Only | - |
| ACT Only | - |
| SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Required |
| SAT Subject Tests Only | - |
| Regular Admission Deadline | - |
EARLY DECISION & EARLY ACTION
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Early Decision Application Deadline | - |
| Early Decision Notification Date | - |
| Early Action Offered | Yes |
| Early Action Application Deadline | 01-11-2017 |
| Early Action Notification Date | 15-12-2017 |
FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Class Rank | X | |||
| Recommendations | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Interview | X | |||
| Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Volunteer Work | X | |||
| Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
| Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
| First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
| State Residency | X | |||
| Geographic Residence | X | |||
| Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
| Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | X | |||
| Ethnicity | X | |||
| Work Experience | X |
ADMISSION RATE
| Overall Admission Rate | 9% of applicants were admitted |
| Women | 16% of applicants were admitted |
| Men | 6% of applicants were admitted |
| Students Enrolled | 43% of admitted students enrolled |
| Women | 40% of admitted students enrolled |
| Men | 45% of admitted students enrolled |
| Early Decision Admission Rate | - |
| Early Action Admission Rate | 14% of applicants were admitted |
SCORES OF ENROLLED FRESHMEN
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT - R/W | 730 | 800 |
| SAT - Maths | 770 | 770 |
| ACT - Composite | 34 | 35 |
| ACT - Writing | 8 | 10 |
| ACT - English | 34 | 35 |
| ACT - Maths | 34 | 36 |
TUITION AND EXPENSES
| Financial Aid Office URL | https://www.finaid.caltech.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator URL | https://www.finaid.caltech.edu/ |
Cost of Attendance (UG)
Tuition and Fees |
$47,577 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$14,100 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,323 |
Other Expenses |
$3,774 |
| Total | $66,774 |
Cost of Attendance (Master)
Tuition and Fees |
$47,451 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$14,100 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,323 |
Other Expenses |
$3,774 |
| Total | $66,648 |
FINANCIAL AID
| Need Based Aid for International Student | Yes |
| Merit Based Aid for International Students | No |
| Total International Students Receiving Aid | 26 |
| Percentage of International Students Receiving Aid | 31.3% |
| Average aid awarded to International Students | $ 45,194 |
| Total Aid awarded to International Students | $ 11,75,044 |
| PROGRAM | BACHELOR | MASTER | DOCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. | - | 1 | 8 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | 14 | 3 | 5 |
| Developmental Biology and Embryology. | - | - | 3 |
| Immunology. | - | - | 1 |
| Neuroscience. | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| Category total | 18 | 5 | 24 |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Business/Managerial Economics. | 1 | - | - |
| Category total | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 56 | 1 | - |
| Category total | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| ENGINEERING. | |||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | - | 18 | 12 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. | 20 | 6 | 4 |
| Chemical Engineering. | 14 | 5 | 10 |
| Civil Engineering, General. | - | 1 | 3 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 20 | 40 | 14 |
| Engineering Mechanics. | - | 1 | 3 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics. | 6 | 8 | 5 |
| Engineering, General. | 1 | - | - |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Materials Engineering. | - | 8 | 11 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | 29 | 8 | 17 |
| Systems Engineering. | - | 2 | 6 |
| Category total | 92 | 101 | 90 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
| English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | - | - |
| Category total | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| HISTORY. | |||
| History and Philosophy of Science and Technology. | 1 | - | - |
| Category total | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
| Computational Mathematics. | 15 | - | 1 |
| Mathematics, General. | 20 | 2 | 5 |
| Category total | 35 | 2 | 6 |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Astrophysics. | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Chemistry, General. | 13 | 7 | 30 |
| Geochemistry. | - | - | 1 |
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| Geophysics and Seismology. | - | 5 | 5 |
| Physics, General. | 22 | 6 | 12 |
| Planetary Astronomy and Science. | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Category total | 44 | 26 | 63 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Economics, General. | 1 | - | - |
| Social Sciences, General. | - | 5 | 7 |
| Category total | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| Grand total | 249 | 140 | 190 |
FACULTY & INSTRUCTION
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3 to 1 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 26% of classes 10-19 students: 36% of classes 20-29 students: 14% of classes 30-39 students: 9% of classes 40-49 students: 5% of classes 50-99 students: 7% of classes Over 100 students: 4% of classes |
STUDENT BODY
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| On Campus Housing Details | Coed dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments, disabled student housing |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| All Undergraduates | 1,034 |
| Women (% of total) | 400 (38.68%) |
| Men (% of total) | 634 (61.32%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (UnderGraduates) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.1 % Asian - 44.87 % Black/African-American - 1.45 % Hispanic/Latino - 12.38 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 5.22 % - White - 27.95 % - International Students - 8.03 % |
| All Graduate Students | 1,310 |
| Women (% of total) | 365 (28%) |
| Men (% of total) | 945 (72%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (Graduate Students) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.31 % Asian - 12.21 % Black/African-American - 0.84 % Hispanic/Latino - 4.43 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 1.53 % - White - 35.57 % Unknown - 0.69 % International Students - 44.43 % |
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
| First-Year Students Returning | 97 % |
| Students Graduating (Within 6 Years) |
91 % |
AFTER GRADUATION
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | 31% |
| Average Starting Salary | - |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 56.0% |
| Disciplines Pursued | Engineering 20% Arts and Sciences 26% Medicine 3% |
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