Caltech Description:
Caltech, The California Institute of Technology, always places at or near the top of national rankings of engineering schools for undergraduates. With its high admissions standards, small size and 3:1 student-faculty ratio, it's easy to see why. Caltech is located in Pasadena, California, a short distance from Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean. The institute is a member of the Association of American Universities.
Caltech Admissions Data:
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 16.9%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 700 / 780
- SAT Math: 770 / 800
- SAT Writing: 680 / 770
- ACT Composite: 32 / 35
Enrollment:
- Total Enrollment: 2,086 (864 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 71.2% Male / 28.8% Female
- 100% Full-time
Costs:
- Tuition and Fees: $32,835
- Books: $1,165
- Room and Board: $9,540
- Other Expenses: $3,020
- Total Cost: $46,560
Financial Aid:
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 53%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Federal Grants: 10%
- State / Local Grants: 24%
- Institutional Grants: 52%
- Loans: 20%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Federal Grants: $5,525
- State / Local Grants: $3,310
- Institutional Grants: $23,367
- Loans: $1,591
Most Popular Majors at Caltech:
Biology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, Mechanical Engineering, Physics
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics (2006-2007 data)
Caltech 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."
mission statement from http://www.caltech.edu/at-a-glance/
