Also known as
- Caltech
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,495
34.3% Female
65.7% Male
Institution Overview
System
-2
School Type
Private not-for-profit (no religious affiliation)
Academic Calendar
Quarter
Setting
City: Midsize
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
93
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
27
Doctoral Research
32
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Student Body
Demographics
0.07%
American Indian or Alaska Native
12.64%
Asian
1.34%
Black or African American
7.02%
Hispanic or Latino
29.97%
White
3.95%
Two or more races
0.47%
Unknown
44.55%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$100
Admissions Office Web Address
www.admissions.caltech.edu/
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$60,816
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
32
Post Master's Certificate
5
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Astrophysics | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | Doctoral β Research | Yes | No |
| Chemical Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Chemistry, General | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Civil Engineering, General | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Computational Mathematics | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Computer Science | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Developmental Biology and Embryology | Doctoral β Research | Yes | No |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Engineering Mechanics | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Genetics, General | Doctoral β Research | Yes | No |
| Geochemistry | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Geology/Earth Science, General | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Geophysics and Seismology | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Immunology | Doctoral β Research | Yes | No |
| Materials Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Mathematics, General | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Microbiology, General | Doctoral β Research | Yes | No |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Neuroscience | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Physics, General | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Planetary Astronomy and Science | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Systems Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral β Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 916 | 328 | 588 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 358 | 324 | 34 | 0 |
| Tenured | 246 | 246 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 46 | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 66 | 32 | 34 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 49 | 23 | 26 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 558 | 4 | 554 | 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
$60,816
Financial aid office web address
www.finaid.caltech.edu/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Typical Room
$11,247
Typical Board
$8,256
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $60,816 |
| Full time Fees | $2,247 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $563 |
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
1,495
34.3% Female
65.7% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.07%
American Indian or Alaska Native
12.64%
Asian
1.34%
Black or African American
7.02%
Hispanic or Latino
29.97%
White
3.95%
Two or more races
0.47%
Unknown
44.55%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 109 | 80 |
| Black Or African American | 15 | 5 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 78 | 27 |
| Non-resident Alien | 453 | 213 |
| White | 280 | 168 |
| Two Or More Races | 40 | 19 |
| Unknown | 6 | 1 |
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
155
64.5% Male
35.5% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
228
68.4% Male
31.6% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
1
100.0% Male
0.0% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
| None of the above services are offered | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
1200 E California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91125
Pasadena, CA 91125
Phone
626-395-6811
Fax
Email
