California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA, USA

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,401
Total Number of Undergrads
982
Academic Calendar

Quarter

Non Traditional Learning
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
Student:Faculty Ratio
3:1
US National: 21:1
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
66%
20-39 Students
23%
40-99 Students
5%
100+ Students
4%
0
100
86%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
92%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%

Faculty Overview

0
100
95%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
56%
43%
Ethnicity

African American
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
15%
White
43%
Hispanic
20%
Multi-Racial
1%
Unknown
1%

What Students Are Saying

It's supposed to be really tough, but definitely worth it. My dad works in the computer engineering industry and says his company adores Caltech graduates. I don't remember... but I think I was told that completing the Core curriculum alone at Caltech is equivalent to the coursework of a math major at Harvard? I really don't remember. In any case, despite its difficulty, there is one faculty member for every three students, so there's plenty of people around to help.
Jianing Jenny from Plano, TX
Caltech is a very challenging school, but worth the hard work.
Julie from Laurel, MD