About California Institute of Technology
California Institute of Technology, based in the California suburb of Pasadena, is one of the world's major private research universities. Throop University was founded in 1891 as a vocational school under the name Throop. Caltech is now known around the world for its engineering and natural science prowess. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges has granted this university accreditation. It has ties to the AAU, HHMI, and NASA (JPL).
The Beckman Institute, Kavli Nanoscience Institute, Rosen Bioengineering Center, Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute for Neuroscience, and the Resnick Sustainability Institute are among the five institutes on the Caltech campus. The Millikan Library is the tallest structure on the campus. The institute includes campuses in Louisiana, Hawaii, Switzerland, and Washington, in addition to Pasadena. Caltech has seven buildings spread across 124 acres of property that serve as student and family homes. Basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, swimming, and fencing are among the men's and women's athletic teams at the university.
In mathematics, chemistry, biology, computer science, physics, and earth sciences, Caltech provides graduate, undergraduate, and doctoral degree programmes. Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Biology and Biological Engineering, Geological and Planetary Sciences, Engineering, and Applied Science make up the university's academic structure. Caltech now has about 1,285 graduate students and 948 undergraduate students enrolled. Caltech employs roughly 3,900 people, including alumni and non-alumni academic faculty. Professors with advanced degrees and expertise in science and applied sciences make up the university's faculty.
California Institute of Technology Departments
- Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences
- 1200 East California Boulevard, PASADENA, California, United States, 91125.
- Division of Engineering and Applied Science
- 1200 East California Blvd, PASADENA, California, United States, 91125.
- Division of Biology and Biological Engineering
- 1200 East California Boulevard, PASADENA, California, United States, 91125.
- Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- 1200 East California Boulevard, PASADENA, California, United States, 91125.
- Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences
- 1200 East California Boulevard, PASADENA, California, United States, 91125.
- Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy
- 1200 East California Boulevard, PASADENA, California, United States, 91125.
California Institute of Technology Rankings
Ranking Type |
2024 Rank |
2023 Rank |
QS World University Rankings |
#15 |
#=6 |
THE World University Rankings |
#7 |
#6 |
U.S. News and World Report Best Global Universities |
- |
#9 |
ARWU (Shanghai Rankings) |
- |
- |
Why California Institute of Technology?
- Top Universities Abroad ranked us 4th.
- The Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2013-2014 put us at number one in the world.
- Collaboration with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
- Provide a rigorous curriculum as well as numerous research and engagement opportunities with world-renowned experts.
- Faculty who are well qualified and experienced.
California Institute of Technology Tuition Fees
Programs |
Total Annual Fees |
Master of Science [M.S], Civil Engineering |
USD 65,706 |
Master of Science [M.S], Mechanical Engineering |
USD 65,706 |
Master of Science [M.S], Medical Engineering |
USD 65,706 |
Master of Science [M.S], Bioengineering |
USD 65,706 |
Master of Science [M.S], Computer Science |
USD 65,706 |
Master of Science [M.S], Biology |
USD 65,706 |
Master of Science [M.S], Mathematics |
USD 65,706 |
Master of Science [M.S], Physics |
USD 65,706 |
California Institute of Technology Entry Requirements
Courses |
Exam |
Arts |
SAT , TOEFL |
Engineering |
SAT , TOEFL , GRE , IELTS , PTE |
Management |
TOEFL , SAT |
Science |
SAT , TOEFL , GRE , IELTS , PTE |
California Institute of Technology Admission Standards
Exceptional
SAT |
1530/1560 |
ACT |
35/36 |
GPA |
3.97 |
Applications Accepted 6.4%
Applications Due |
Jan 1, 2021 |
Applicant Competition |
Extreme |
Application Fee |
$75 |
California Institute of Technology Annual Cost to Attend
Type of Expense |
Annual Cost for Undergraduate (USD) |
Annual Cost for Graduate (USD) |
Tuition Fees |
60,816 |
60,816 |
Fees |
2,439 |
2,247 |
Accommodation |
11,247-12,960 |
9,180-20,268 |
Meal |
6,471-8,256 |
8,395 |
Books and Supplies |
1,428 |
1,400 |
Personal Expenses |
2,700-4,428 |
9,000 |
Transportation |
0-1,764 |
- |
Health, Dental, & Vision |
- |
880 |
Total |
86,886-90,306 |
91,918-103,006 |