General Information

Location:
Pasadena, California, 91125

General Info:
(626) 395-6811

Website:
www.caltech.edu

Type:
4-year, Private not-for-profit

Awards offered:
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor's Degree
Master's Degree
Post Master's Degree

Campus setting:
City: Midsize

Campus housing:
Yes

Student population:
2,133 (913 undergraduate)

Nickname:
Caltech

Mascot:
Beavers


Admissions Department: www.admissions.caltech.edu/

Financial Aid Office: www.finaid.caltech.edu/

Apply Online: www.admissions.caltech.edu/applying

Mission Statement

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.

Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Army, Air Force) Study abroad

Student Services
Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers On-campus day care for students' children

Credit Accepted
Institution does not accept dual, credit for life, or AP credits

Carnegie Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)

Religious Affiliation
Not applicable

Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).

Undergraduate Student Age
24 and under: 99% 25 and over: 1%