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Cal Tech is found in Pasadena, California. 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 mathematics, engineering, and science.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 20% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 700. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 750 and 800. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Cal Tech has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 2,169 in 2005 at Cal Tech. A very high share of students at the school are male.
Full-time students are the norm at Cal Tech. 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
Admissions Phone: (626) 395-6341
Financial Aid Phone: (626) 395-6280
http://www.caltech.edu
Cal Tech awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 239 | physics, chemistry, biology, physics courses, geology, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, astrophysics, planetary science, ... |
| Engineering | 214 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, engineering, materials science, bioengineering, various engineering courses, ... |
| Mathematics | 24 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 23 | computer and info science |
| Liberal Arts | 20 | social services, economics, economics courses, humanities |
| Medicine | 8 | neuroscience |
Number of programs and degrees for Cal Tech in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 217 | 21 |
| Doctor's degree | 187 | 26 |
| Master's degree | 122 | 26 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 2 |
In 2005, Cal Tech had a total enrollment of 2,169 students (2,169 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 72% |
| Women | 28% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 40% |
| Graduate | 60% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 17% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 26% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 33% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 34% |
| Texas | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| New York | 3% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 98 % |
Cal Tech offers campus housing for 823 of its 2,169 (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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,761 | 566 | 20% | 207 | 37% |
| Men | 2,120 | 374 | 18% | 148 | 40% |
| Women | 641 | 192 | 30% | 59 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 700 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 750 | 800 |
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 | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (626) 395-6341
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,309 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,309 |
| Room and board | $ 8,814 |
| Room charge | $ 5,013 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,801 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,047 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,849 |
Financial Aid:
Cal Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 113100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (626) 395-6280
Cal Tech has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 181 | $180,332 | 16 | $165,875 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 25 | $126,260 | 8 | $119,313 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 31 | $110,823 | 8 | $110,188 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 14 | $49,746 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 251 | $159,078 | 34 | $134,853 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $183,167 | 0 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $52,700 | 4 | $44,222 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 7 | $48,913 | 6 | $47,084 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $78,764 | 10 | $45,940 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
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
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% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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