California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA
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Overview of California Institute of Technology |
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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.
Quick Facts
2,175 students
13% admitted
$36,387 tuition/year
- 2,175 full time
- N/A part time
- 1,442 men full time
- 733 women full time
- 5,225 applied
- 667 admitted
- 244 enrolled
- $36,387 out of state
- $1,317 fees
- $11,676 room & board
- $1,323 books
At a Glance
| Institution Type: | Private not-for-profit |
| Campus Setting: | Mid-size city |
| Highest Degree Offered: | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
| Level of Institution: | Four or more years |
| Calendar: | Quarter |
| School Colors: | Orange and white |
2,175 Students
Reviews: In Three Sentences
- Majaliwa from Kenya
“the best university that really transform people and make them realize their dreams. form me i can confidently say this is where my engineering career will be nurtured developed to…”
- Nov-27-2012 » Read More
- Bailey from Redding, CA
“Institute of Technology opens so many doors for people who need a career direction. The staff is so dedicated to your success and achievement of goals. I would rate this…”
- Oct-08-2012 » Read More
- Isaac
“The campus is very small and beautiful. Students here live in a tight knit community and get to know their peers and professors very well. The academics are probably the…”
- Nov-30-2012 » Read More
- Julie from Laurel, MD
“California Institute of Technology is an amazing school. Of all the colleges that I looked at, Caltech is definitely my top choice. If I get accepted, I am sure to…”
- Feb-11-2013 » Read More
California Institute of Technology
- Located in Pasadena, CA
- Private not-for-profit
- 2,175 students enrolled
- 13% admitted
- $36,387 annual cost to attend
Reviews
Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
- Addam from Garden Grove, CA
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Oct-02-2011
I am
researching this school and
have visited the campus
I may be a little out-witted by the students here, at least as far as numbers go, but hopefully, this will be a good school to call home.
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- Mateo from Houston, TX
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Jun-20-2011
I am
a current student here
The social environment is welcoming and caring. Everyone works together on our classes, and the desire to help each other is very common amongst my peers.
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- Kimberly from Bloomington, IL
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Jun-22-2010
I am
a current student here
Most people enroll at Caltech because they love the culture and everything that comes with it.
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