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California Institute of Technology Scholarships
| 1200 E California Blvd | Tuition In/Out-State: | $32,835 / $32,835 | Total Fall Enrollment: | 2,133 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena , CA 91125 | Books and Supplies: | $1,165 | Applicants Admitted: | 17% |
| (626) 395-6811 | On-campus Room and Board: | $9,540 | Receiving Aid of Some Type: | 60% |
| www.caltech.edu | Undergraduate Application Fee: | $60 | Receiving Institutional Aid: | 55% , $21,531 on average |
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California Institute of Technology General Information
Will I get in?- Address
- 1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91125
- Phone Number
- (626) 395-6811
- Web Address
- www.caltech.edu
- 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.
- Type of School
- Four or more years, Private not-for-profit
- Religious affiliation
- None
- Highest degree offered
- Doctoral
- Calendar
- Quarter
- Setting
- Mid-size city
- Distance learning opportunities
- No
California Institute of Technology Size
- Total enrollment
- 905
- Enrolled full time
- 879
- Enrolled part time
- 26
- For a 12-month period as of 2007.
California Institute of Technology Student Body
- Men enrolled full time
- 629
- Women enrolled full time
- 250
- American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 0%
- Asian/Pacific Islander
- 37%
- Black/Non-Hispanic
- 1%
- Hispanic
- 6%
- White/Non-Hispanic
- 46%
- Non-Resident Alien
- 8%
- Race/ethnicity unknown
- 3%
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California Institute of Technology Admission Basics
- Admissions office phone number
- -
- Open admission policy
- No
- Undergraduate Application fee
- $60
- Applied
- 3,597
- Admitted
- 607
- Enrolled
- 231
- Admitted %
- 17%
California Institute of Technology Admission factors
- Admission test scores
- Required
- Secondary school GPA
- Neither required nor recommended
- Secondary school rank
- Recommended
- Secondary school record
- Required
- TOEFL
- Recommended
- Completion of college preparatory program
- Required
- Recommendations
- Required
- Formal demonstration of competencies
- Neither required nor recommended
California Institute of Technology Admission statistics
- Students submitting SAT
- 99%
- SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
- 700
- SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
- 780
- SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
- 770
- SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
- 800
- Students submitting ACT
- 29%
- ACT Composite 25th percentile score
- 32
- ACT Composite 75th percentile score
- 35
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California Institute of Technology Cost
- In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
- $32,835
- Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
- $32,835
- Books and Supplies
- $1,165
- On-campus room and board
- $9,540
- Off-campus room and board
- -
California Institute of Technology Financial Aid
- Students Receiving Aid
- 60%
- Receiving Federal Grants
- 9% , $6,297 on average
- Receiving Institutional Aid
- 55% , $21,531 on average
- Receiving Student Loans
- 36% , $3,170 on average
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California Institute of Technology Programs & Majors
Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate Biology/Biological Sciences, General 29 0 9 Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor Master Doctorate Computer and Information Sciences, General 21 4 8 Engineering Bachelor Master Doctorate Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering 8 15 4 Chemical Engineering 6 6 10 Civil Engineering, General 0 3 4 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 14 32 14 Engineering Mechanics 0 0 1 Engineering, General 3 0 0 Engineering, Other 0 1 12 Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 2 2 3 Materials Science 1 6 3 Mechanical Engineering 29 8 14 History Bachelor Master Doctorate History, General 0 0 0 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor Master Doctorate Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1 0 0 Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor Master Doctorate Applied Mathematics 8 3 7 Mathematics, General 11 2 4 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate Neuroscience 4 1 3 Physical Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate Astrophysics 4 7 7 Chemistry, General 19 4 32 Geochemistry 2 2 2 Geology/Earth Science, General 5 3 1 Geophysics and Seismology 0 7 3 Physics, General 30 8 21 Physics, Other 10 3 11 Planetary Astronomy and Science 0 3 3 Social Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate Economics, General 1 0 0 Economics, Other 0 0 0 Social Sciences, General 0 7 4 -
California Institute of Technology Deadlines
- Early decision deadline
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- Early action deadline
- Nov 1st
- College will notify student of early decision by
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- College will notify student of early action by
- Dec 15th
- Priority application deadline
- -
- Financial aid priority deadline
- -
- Regular application deadline
- Jan 2nd
- Fall application deadline
- Jan 1st
- SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
- Dec 31st
- SAT Subject score report due
- Dec 31st
- Financial aid deadline
- Jan 15th
- Transfer priority application deadline
- -
- Transfer priority financial aid deadline
- Mar 2nd
- Transfer application closing date
- Feb 15th
- Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
- -
- College will notify student by
- Apr 1st
- College will notify student of transfer decision by
- May 1st
- College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
- -
- Student must reply to acceptance by
- May 1st
- Student must reply to financial aid decision by
- -
- Deadline for housing deposit
- -
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California Institute of Technology Admin Settings
- College Profile Override
- -
- Application Link
- www.admissions.caltech.edu/applying
- Scholarship Calculator Link
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- Facebook Link
- -
- Twitter Username
- -
- Virtual Tour Link
- http://www.caltech.edu/map/
- Enable Regional Events
- -
California Institute of Technology Sports
- National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association
- Football program
- -
- Basketball program
- -
- Baseball program
- -
- Cross country/track program
- -
California Institute of Technology Military Programs
- ROTC
- Yes
- Army
- Yes
- Navy
- No
- Air Force
- Yes
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Merit-based Scholarships
- Scholarship Description
- Upperclass Merit Awards are awarded annually to returning students solely on the basis of academic merit. These merit scholarships include Caltech Upperclass Merit Awards, Carnation Scholarships, and several other private and corporate scholarships. The Faculty Committee on Scholarships and Financial Aid recommends a number of Caltech's most academically-talented students to receive the upperclass merit awards for their sophomore, junior, and/or senior year. Financial need is not a factor in the recommendation process. Upperclass merit award amounts range from $5,000 to full tuition, room, and board. The Merit Award honor is recorded on academic transcripts and listed in the Commencement program when the scholar graduates.
- Amount
- $5,000 to full tuition, room, and board.
- Number of Awards
- -
- Renewable
- -
- Renewal Criteria
- -
Award Criteria Requirements:
- Financial need
- -
- GPA
- -
- SAT
- -
- ACT
- -
- Class Standing
- -
- State
- -
- Other
- -
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