Why students look here
- Small community with an unusually high research intensity
- Great match for students seeking rigorous STEM immersion
- Close ties to major labs and high-level scientific work
Private research institute
Pasadena, CA
California Institute of Technology
Caltech is a private research institute in Pasadena with a small, suburban campus feel and a strong focus on deep science and engineering research.
Focus areasPhysics · Engineering · Mathematics · Astronomy · Research
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Campus settingSmall suburban campus
About this school
School typePrivate research institute
Campus settingSmall suburban campus
Undergrad size987
Student-faculty ratio3:1
Official snapshot
Acceptance rate2.6%
Avg net price$16,075
In-state tuition$65,898
Out-of-state tuition$65,898
SAT / ACTN/A
Median earnings$128,56610 years after entry
Campus diversity
Total student population987
Student-faculty ratio3:1
Enrollment mix
Full-time100%
Part-time0%
Race and ethnicity
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Caltech is an ideal fit for students who are excited to immerse themselves in rigorous STEM study alongside active research. It’s especially well suited to those drawn to physics, engineering, and astronomy in a closely connected research environment.
Academic stylePrivate research institute
Campus feelSmall suburban campus
Known areasPhysics + Engineering
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