Also known as
- Caltech
- Cal Tech
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,285
26.5% Female
73.5% Male
Institution Overview
School Type
Private not-for-profit (no religious affiliation)
Region
Far West AK CA HI NV OR WA
Academic Calendar
Quarter
Setting
City: Midsize
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
91
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
27
Doctoral Research
31
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Student Body
Demographics
0.31%
American Indian or Alaska Native
11.91%
Asian
1.01%
Black or African American
4.36%
Hispanic or Latino
0.08%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
38.83%
White
1.01%
Two or more races
0.78%
Unknown
41.71%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$100
Admissions Office Web Address
www.admissions.caltech.edu/
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$43,710
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
No
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
No
Does not offer
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
27
Doctor's Degree Research
31
Post Master's Certificate
5
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Astrophysics | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Chemical Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Chemistry, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Civil Engineering, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Computational Mathematics | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Developmental Biology and Embryology | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Engineering Mechanics | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Genetics, General | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Geochemistry | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Geology/Earth Science, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Geophysics and Seismology | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Immunology | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Materials Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Mathematics, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Neuroscience | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Physics, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Planetary Astronomy and Science | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Social Sciences, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Systems Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 944 | 328 | 616 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 351 | 323 | 28 | 0 |
| Tenured | 237 | 237 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 49 | 49 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 65 | 37 | 28 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 50 | 29 | 21 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 593 | 5 | 588 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
No
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average Tuition
$43,710
Financial aid office web address
www.finaid.caltech.edu/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Typical Room
$7,536
Typical Board
$5,835
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $43,710 |
| Full time Fees | $1,680 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,285
26.5% Female
73.5% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.31%
American Indian or Alaska Native
11.91%
Asian
1.01%
Black or African American
4.36%
Hispanic or Latino
0.08%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
38.83%
White
1.01%
Two or more races
0.78%
Unknown
41.71%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 3 | 1 |
| Asian | 102 | 51 |
| Black Or African American | 8 | 5 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 38 | 18 |
| Non-resident Alien | 423 | 113 |
| White | 356 | 143 |
| Two Or More Races | 6 | 7 |
| Unknown | 8 | 2 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
123
70.7% Male
29.3% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
182
72.0% Male
28.0% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
1
100.0% Male
0.0% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | No |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
1200 E California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91125
Pasadena, CA 91125
Phone
626-395-6811
Fax
Email
