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California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, CA

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At A Glance
Main Address
383 South Hill Avenue Pasadena, CA 91125 www.caltech.edu

Admission Office
383 South Hill Avenue, Mail Code 10-90 Pasadena, CA 91125 (626) 395-6341 Fax : (626) 683-3026 ugadmissions@caltech.edu Contact : Jarrid Whitney Director of Admissions

Type of School
Small Private University 4-year school Coed Regionally Accredited Western Association of Schools and Colleges College Board Member College Board Code: 4034

Quick Facts
Regular Application Deadline : January 3 Percentage of students graduating within 6 years : 87.0% Total undergraduates : 978 First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 244 Percentage of financial need met (average) : 100.0% Average financial aid package : $35,650.00 In-State Tuition : $39,588.00 Out-of-State Tuition : $39,588.00

School Calendar
Quarter

Degree's Available
Bachelor's Master's Doctoral

Setting
Small City (50-250k) Suburban Residential campus

Other Characteristics
Caltech is located in Pasadena, California, approximately 11 miles northeast of Los Angeles. The Institute's faculty and alumni have received 32 Nobel Prizes

Deadlines
Admission
Regular application due: No Regular Application Deadline Priority application due : -College will notify student of admission : Apr 1 Student must reply to acceptance by : May 1 Housing deposit due : --

Early Decision And Action

Early action application due : Nov 1 College will notify student of early action admission by : Dec 15

Tests
SAT Reasoning/ACT Score report due : Dec 31 SAT subject score report due : Dec 31

Financial Aid
Financial Aid Application due : -Financial Aid Priority Application due : Mar 2 College will notify student : -Student must reply : May 1

Transfer Students
Transfer Application closing date : May 1 College will notify student of transfer decision by : May 1 Transfer priority application date : -Transfer student must reply : Jun 1 Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms : -Transfer priority financial aid deadline : Mar 1 College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about : -Student must reply to financial aid decision by : --

International Students
Fall application due : Jan 1
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Major and Learning Environment

Learning Environment
Calendar type : Quarter Student-faculty ratio : 3 to 1 Degree's Offered in : Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral degrees Graduating in 6 years : 87.0% Returning for sophomore year : 98.0%

Accreditation and Associations

Regionally Accredited Western Association of Schools and Colleges College Board Member

Most Popular Majors

Bachelor's Engineering : 41.0% Physical Sciences : 25.0% Computer and Information Sciences : 11.0% Mathematics : 11.0% Biology : 8.0%

All Majors
Levels at which colleges offer undergraduate majors are designated by these letters : A = Associate degree, B = Bachelor's degree, C = Certificate degree, D = Doctor degree, M = Master degree Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry D M Biology/Biological Sciences, General B D M Biophysics D M Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology D Molecular Biology D Neuroscience D Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Business/Managerial Economics B Computer & Information Sciences, Support Services Computer Science B D M Engineering Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering D M Chemical Engineering B D M Civil Engineering, General D M Computer Engineering, General B Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering B D M Engineering Physics B Engineering Science D M Engineering, General B Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering B D M Mechanical Engineering B D M English Language, Literature & Letters English Language and Literature, General B History History and Philosophy of Science/Technology B History, General B Mathematics & Statistics Applied Mathematics B D Mathematics, General B D M Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies Science, Technology and Society B Philosophy & Religious Studies Philosophy B Physical Sciences Astronomy B D Astrophysics B D M Chemistry, General B D M Geochemistry B D M Geology/Earth Science, General B D M Geophysics and Seismology B D M Materials Science B D M Physics, General B D M Planetary Astronomy and Science B D M Social Sciences Economics, General B Political Science and Government, General B Social Sciences, General B D M

Special Study Options

Cross-Registration Double Major Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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Independent Study Liberal Arts/Career Combination Student-Designed Major English as a Second Language (ESL) Cooperative Education

Off-Campus Study Options

Study Abroad

ROTC Available
ROTC, Air Force ROTC, Army

Computer Services
112 Public computers, available in: Computer Center, Dorms, Libraries, Student Center Dorms wired for access to campus-wide network Dorms wired for high speed internet connections Computer repair service available on campus Student web hosting available Wireless network available

Campus Life
Campus General Information
Unique Facilities : Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), observatories, wind and water tunnels, radio observatory, seismological laboratory, marine biological laboratory Geographic Location : Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), observatories, wind and water tunnels, radio observatory, seismological laboratory, marine biological laboratory Small City Suburban Residential Campus Total undergraduates : 978 First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 244 Degree-seeking undergrads : 978 Graduate enrollment : 1,253

Race/Ethnicity
Two or more races : 3.0% Black African American : 1.0% Asian : 39.0% Hispanic/Latino : 8.0% White : 35.0% Non-Resident Alien : 12.0%

Other Activities & Organizations

Other Activities & Organizations : Honor Code: "No member of the Caltech community shall take unfair advantage of any other member of the Caltech community." Student Newspaper : The California Tech Student Newspaper URL : http://tech.caltech.edu/

Housing Policies
First-year students living in college housing : 100.0% All undergraduates living in college housing : 95.0%

Housing Options
Apartments For Married Students Apartments For Single Students Coed Housing Special Housing For Disabled Students

Additional Housing Options

Car is allowed for freshman Pet is allowed in the Dorm

General Athletics
Team Name : Beavers Sport Member : NCAA

Sport's Levels Available

NCAA Division III Intercollegiate Intramural Club

Counseling And Wellness

Alcohol/substance abuse counseling Chaplain/spiritual director Career counseling Employment services for undergraduates Financial aid counseling Health services Minority students services On-campus daycare Personal counseling Placement services for graduates Women's services

Services for Students with Disabilities

Services and/or facilities for hearing impaired Partial services for students with learning disabilities Services and/or facilities for speech or communications disorders Services and/or facilities for visually impaired Wheelchair Accessibility

Academic Support Services

Reduced course load Tutoring

Activities
Y indicates available and N indicates not available
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Activity Name
Campus Ministries Choral Groups Concert Band Dance Activity Drama/Theater Film Society Fraternities Government or Political Activity International Student Organization Jazz Band Literary Magazine Marching Band Model United Nations Music Ensembles Musical Theater Opera Pep Band Radio Station Sororities Student Newspaper Symphony Orchestra Television Station Yearbook

Available on Campus
N Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y Y N N Y Y N Y

Sports Sport Name

Badminton Baseball Basketball

Levels Available
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Men's NCAA Division III Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's NCAA Division III Women's NCAA Division III Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's NCAA Division III Women's NCAA Division III Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's NCAA Division III Women's NCAA Division III Men's Club Men's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club Men's Club Women's Club Men's Club Women's Club Men's Club Women's Club Men's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's NCAA Division III
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Cheerleading Cricket Cross-Country

Diving Fencing

Field Hockey Football Golf Ice Hockey Racquetball Rugby Soccer

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Softball Squash Swimming

Table tennis Tennis

Track and Field

Track: Outdoor Volleyball

Water Polo

Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's NCAA Division III Women's NCAA Division III Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's NCAA Division III Women's NCAA Division III Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's NCAA Division III Women's NCAA Division III Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Women's NCAA Division III Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Club Men's NCAA Division III Women's NCAA Division III

Applying
General Applying Information
Application Fee: $65.00 Application fee notes: Paper/Online Total applicants : 5,225 Admitted : 667 Enrolled : 244 Most selective 13.0%% of applicants admitted Applied early admission : -Admitted early admission : -Applied early action : -Admitted early action : -Plan Available for early admission : Early action - not restrictive Offered place on waitlist : 556 Number accepting place : 366 Accepted from list : 40

Very Important
Rigor of secondary school record

Important
Academic GPA Application Essay Character/Personal Qualities Class Rank Extracurricular Activities Recommendations Standardized Test Scores

Considered
Alumni Relation First generation college student Racial/Ethnic Status Talent/Ability Volunteer Work Work Experience

Test Policies for Admission Decisions

Required: SAT Subject Tests Required: SAT or ACT

Other Test Policies

SAT Subject Test requirements: Math level IIC and one science, either biology (environmental or molecular), chemistry, or physics.

A note from the college

High school class rank of incoming freshmen

High school preparation and record (particularly in mathematics and science), Top Tenth : 97.0% test scores, extracurricular activities (science and nonscience-related), Top Quarter : 100.0% counselors' and teachers' recommendations, and demonstrated interest in Top Half : 100.0% mathematics and science are major considerations.

SAT Critical Reading

700 - 800 : 77.0% 600 - 699 : 21.0% 500 - 599 : 2.0%
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SAT Math
700 - 800 : 98.0% 600 - 699 : 2.0%

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SAT Writing
700 - 800 : 78.0% 600 - 699 : 22.0%

ACT Composite
30 - 36 : 100.0%

ACT Math
30 - 36 : 100.0%

ACT English
30 - 36 : 95.0% 24 - 29 : 5.0%

Advanced Placement Program (AP) Information

Offers credit for AP Exams : No Offers placement into higher-level courses for AP Exams : No

High school Coursework

High school diploma is required and GED is not accepted College Preparatory Program Required

Course Name
History English Math Science Social Studies Science Lab Foreign Language

Required
1 3 4 2 1 1 0

Recommended
0 4 0 4 3 0 3

TEST Scores
Percent who submitted SAT scores : 91.0% and Percent who submitted ACT scores : 39.0%

Test Subjects
SAT Critical Reading SAT Math SAT Writing ACT Composite

Middle 50% of First-Year Students

700 - 790 760 - 800 700 - 790 33 - 35

Paying
Financial Aid Distribution & Stats
% of scholarship / grants : 87.0% % of loans / jobs : 13.0% % of freshmen with need who received financial aid : 68.0% % Applied for need-based aid : 63.0% % Judged to have need : 85.0% % that were offered aid : 85.0% % that had need fully met : 85.0% % of need met : 100.0% Average 1st year financial aid package : $35,650.00 Avg non need-based aid : $5,000.00 Avg need-based scholarship or grant award : $33,006.00 Avg need-based loan : $4,079.00 Avg indebtedness at graduation : $13,442.00

Financial Aid Deadlines

Financial Aid Priority Deadline : Mar 2 Respond By Date : May 1

Contact Information
Financial aid contact name : Don Crewell Financial aid office phone : (626) 395-6280

Financial Aid Forms

Domestic first-year financial aid applicants must submit the following forms, if applicable: FAFSA State aid form Noncustodial (divorced/separated) Parents Statement Business / farm supplement CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE Institution's own financial aid form Noncustodial Profile

Part-Time Costs
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Cost per credit hour (in-state): $1,058.00 Cost per credit hour (out-of-state): --

Financial Aid Policies

This school practices need-blind admissions.

Need-based financial aid determined by

Academics Leadership

Non need-based financial aid determined by

Academics

Work Study Programs

Nights For part-time students Weekends

Tuition Plans Offered

External finance company Installment payment

Annual College Costs Cost Category

In-state tuition and fees: Out-of-state tuition and fees: Room and board: Books and supplies: Estimated personal expenses: Transportation expenses: Estimated Total In-state: Estimated Total Out-of-state:

On Campus
$39,588.00 $39,588.00 $12,084.00 $1,323.00 $3,387.00 -$56,382.00 $56,382.00

Off Campus
$39,588.00 $39,588.00 $10,962.00 $1,323.00 $2,844.00 $1,314.00 $56,031.00 $56,031.00

At Home
$39,588.00 $39,588.00 $4,401.00 $1,323.00 $3,105.00 $1,170.00 $49,587.00 $49,587.00

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Average Net Price & Cost of Attendance

Average Net Price by Income Level (2010-11 Academic Year)

Income Level
$0-$30,000 $30,001-$48,000 $48,001-$75,000 $75,001-$110,000+ $110,001+

Average Net Price

$310.00 $1,742.00 $6,379.00 $19,275.00 $36,163.00

Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), fall collection, Institutional Characteristics component and winter collection, Student Financial Aid component.

For Transfer Students

Credit Information
Minimum number of credits: -Minimum college GPA (on a 4.0 scale): -Lowest grade earned for course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): -Maximum credits/courses from a 2-year institution: -Maximum credits/courses from a 4-year institution: -Minimum credits transfers must complete to earn bachelor's degree: 216

Admission Requirements (Required)

Essay or Personal Statement Statement of good standing from Prior Institution(s) College Transcript(s) High School Transcript

Students who applied for transfer

Total students who applied for transfer: 150 Transfers admitted percentage: 6.0% Transfers admitted: 9 Transfers enrolled percentage: 5.0% Transfers enrolled: 8
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Terms in which transfer students may enroll

Fall

Transfers accepted as
Sophomore Junior

Services for students transferring IN from another school

Advisor Orientation

Special Requirements
Transfer entrance exam. Other requirements, including transferable credits, maximum units, etc., are handled on a case-by-case basis, in discussion with the applicant's faculty adviser.

For International Students

Admission for International Students
International Application Due for Fall 2013: Jan 1 Application fee: $60.00

Annual College Costs

Tuition and Fees: $39,588.00 Room & Board(on-campus): $12,084.00 Room & Board(off-campus): $10,962.00 Additional estimated expenses: -Costs per credit hour: $1,058.00

Financial Aid
International students eligible for need based aid Total Amount Awarded: $1,162,582.00 Number of enrolled international undergraduates received aid: 28 Non-resident aliens must submit the following financial aid forms: CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

Tests for International Students

TOEFL (internet-based test) average score: -TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum score: -TOEFL (paper) average score: -TOEFL (paper) minimum score: --

Services for International Students

Special International Student Orientation Program International Student Adviser

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