Established in 1891, California Institute of Technology is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Pasadena (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. California Institute of Technology (Caltech) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 129 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Caltech also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name | California Institute of Technology |
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Acronym | Caltech |
Founded | 1891 |
Motto | The Truth Shall Make You Free. (John 8:32) |
Colours | Orange and white |
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Address | 1200 E California Boulevard Pasadena 91125 California United States |
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Tel | +1 (626) 395 6811 |
Fax | +1 (626) 795 1547 |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
International students |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
New Admission Requirements | - Secondary school GPA is recommended - Secondary school rank is recommended - Secondary school record is required - Completion of college-preparatory program is required - Recommendations are required - Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended - Admission test scores are recommended - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended |
Admission Rate | 0-10% |
Admission Office | 1200 East California Boulevard - MC1-94 Pasadena 91125 (626) 395 6341 |
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Student Enrollment | 2,000-2,999 |
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Academic Staff | 300-399 |
Control Type | Private |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Quarters |
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Campus Setting | Urban |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Basic Classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
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2000 Classification | Doctoral/Research Universities--Extensive |
Size & Setting | Four-year, small, highly residential institution |
Enrollment Profile | Majority graduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Arts & sciences plus professions, high graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Not reported |
Academic Counseling | Yes |
Career Services | Yes |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
WASC Senior College and University Commission
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