Overview
California Institute of Technology is a private institution established in 1891 with suburban setting located at Pasadena. It is ranked 10 in National Universities in 2018 edition of Best Colleges. It practices quarter-based academic calendar. Only freshmen are required to live on campus, but around 80 percent of students remain in their house for all four years. In addition to its undergraduate studies, Caltech offers top graduate programs in engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, earth sciences, mathematics and physics. Caltech participates in a significant amount of research, receiving grants from institutions such as NASA, the National Science Foundation and the Department of Health and Human Services, among others.
961 Undergraduates
Learning
Majors Available
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Engineering
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- History
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Social Sciences
Cost
| Instate Tution Fee | $52,362 |
|---|---|
| Outstate Tuition Fee | $52,362 |
| Room and Board Fees | $15,525 |
Applying
Admission Difficulty: Most Difficult
Application Fee Waiver Available
Application Requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT Writing (essay) | Recommended |
| SAT Subject Test | Required |
| Essay or Personal Statement | Required |
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
How to Apply?
For International Students
TOEFL Waived if
your native language is English or you have studied for two or more years in a school where English is the language of instruction
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Transfer Applications
For Financial Aid
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $72,084
Merit Scholarships
Other Scholarships
Students
School Size: Small