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The California Institute of Technology, also known as Caltech, was established in 1891. It is a private research university and is located in Pasadena, California. Caltech manages and operates a NASA Center known as Jet Propulsion Laboratory. It has been ranked in the top 10 universities around the world by citation index, Nobel Prizes. Caltech is divided into the following academic divisions:
Caltech’s athletics department sponsors more than 12 sports teams. These teams are nicknamed as the Beavers. They compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II. The Beavers participate in sports including volleyball, basketball, swimming and tennis.
Cal Tech is found in Pasadena, CA. Pasadena is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Cal Tech.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Cal Tech is known for its programs in engineering, mathematics, and science.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 17% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 700. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 770 and 800.
Cal Tech maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Cal Tech is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 2,133 in 2007-2008 at the school. A very high share of students at Cal Tech are male.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Cal Tech values student athletics, and belongs to the Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
California Institute Of Technology
1200 E California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91125
General Phone: (626) 395-6811
http://www.caltech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 231 | physics, chemistry, biology, physics courses, astrophysics, geophysics, geology, planetary science, ... |
| Engineering | 202 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, various engineering courses, materials science, environmental engineering, civil engineering, ... |
| Mathematics | 35 | applied mathematics, mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 33 | computer and info science |
| Liberal Arts | 13 | social services, economics, humanities, economics courses, history |
| Medicine | 8 | neuroscience |
Number of programs and degrees for Cal Tech in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 208 | 26 |
| Doctor's degree | 185 | 25 |
| Master's degree | 128 | 25 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Cal Tech had a total enrollment of 2,133 students (2,172 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 59% |
| Women | 41% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 42% |
| Graduate | 58% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 22% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 25% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 30% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 98 % |
Cal Tech offers campus housing for 878 of its 2,172 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Pasadena, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,957 | 687 | 17% | 236 | 34% |
| Men | 3,004 | 411 | 14% | 139 | 34% |
| Women | 953 | 276 | 29% | 97 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 700 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 770 | 800 |
| SAT Writing | 690 | 770 |
| ACT Verbal | 33 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 34 | 36 |
| ACT Composite | 33 | 35 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 33% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 34,437 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 34,437 |
| Room and board | $ 10,146 |
| Room charge | $ 5,733 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,413 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,194 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,213 |
Financial Aid:
Cal Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 113100)
Cal Tech has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 187 | $211,685 | 22 | $200,818 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 21 | $157,476 | 5 | $134,300 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 28 | $129,589 | 15 | $126,233 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 24 | $46,958 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 260 | $183,260 | 43 | $163,500 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $69,969 | 3 | $54,902 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $63,053 | 4 | $65,047 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $89,968 | 7 | $60,699 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
Economics, Other
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
SCIENCE
Astrophysics
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geochemistry
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Planetary Astronomy and Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cal Tech Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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