California Institute of Technology is a private institution that was founded in
1891.
It
has a total undergraduate enrollment of 983,
its setting is suburban,
and the campus size is 124 acres.
It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar.
California Institute of Technology's ranking in the 2016 edition of Best Colleges
is National Universities,
10.
Its tuition and fees are $45,390 (2015-16).
Caltech, which focuses on science and engineering, is located in
Pasadena, California, approximately 11 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
Social and academic life at Caltech centers on the eight student houses,
which the school describes as "self-governing living groups." Student
houses incorporate an admired Caltech tradition: dinners served by
student waiters. Only freshmen are required to live on campus, but
around 80 percent of students remain in their house for all four years.
The Caltech Beavers have a number of NCAA Division III teams that
compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Integral to student life is the Honor Code, which dictates that "No
member of the Caltech community shall take unfair advantage of any other
member of the Caltech community."
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. Caltech
maintains a strong tradition of pranking with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
another top-ranked science and technology university. Companies such as
Intel, Compaq and Hotmail were founded by Caltech alumni. Famous film
director Frank Capra also graduated from Caltech.
| School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):
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Applying
When applying to California Institute of Technology, it's important to note the application
deadline is January 3, and the early action deadline is
November 1.
Scores for
either the ACT or SAT test are
due December 31.
The application fee at California Institute of Technology is $75.
It is most selective,
with an acceptance rate of 8.8 percent
and an early acceptance rate of 13.5 percent.
| Selectivity
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most selective
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| Fall 2014 acceptance rate
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8.8%
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| Application deadline
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January 3
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| SAT/ACT scores must be received by
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December 31
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Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at California Institute of Technology is
3:1, and the school has 64.9 percent
of its classes with fewer than 20 students.
The most popular majors at California Institute of Technology
include: Engineering; Physical Sciences; Computer and Information
Sciences and Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and
Mathematics and Statistics.
The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student
satisfaction,
is 97 percent.
| Class sizes
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| Student-faculty ratio
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3:1
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| 4-year graduation rate
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85%
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| Five most popular majors for 2014 graduates
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Student Life
California Institute of Technology has a total undergraduate enrollment of
983, with a gender distribution of 63.6
percent male students and 36.4 percent female students.
At this school, 85 percent of the students live in college-owned,
-operated, or -affiliated housing and 15
percent of students live off campus.
California Institute of Technology is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment
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2,209
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| Student gender distribution
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
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N/A
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| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
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N/A
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| Collegiate athletic association
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NCAA III
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Campus Services
California Institute of Technology offers a number of student
services including
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, health service, and health
insurance.
California Institute of Technology
also
offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and
vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency
telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access
(key, security card, etc).
Of the students at California Institute of Technology, 35 percent
have cars on campus.
Alcohol is
permitted for students of legal age at California Institute of
Technology.
| Students who have cars on campus
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35%
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| Health insurance offered
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Yes
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Cost and Financial Aid
At California Institute of Technology, 50.4 percent of full-time undergraduates
receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based
scholarship or grant award is $37,557.
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| Tuition and fees
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$45,390 (2015-16)
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| Room and board
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$13,371 (2015-16)
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Financial aid statistics
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