CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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California Institute Of Technology

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Pasadena, CA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

1200 E California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91125
Main Phone: (626) 395-6811
Web Site: www.caltech.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,120 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 179 male students and 73 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 71% of the student body, while females made up 29%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (1)%, Hispanic (5)%, and Asian (17)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 21.4% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 710. One quarter of students scored at least 780.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 760 or higher. One fourth of students scored 800 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's
Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Engineering

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Life Sciences

Mathematics

Physical Sciences

School Accreditation

California Institute Of Technology reports that it is nationally accredited.

California Institute Of Technology is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASCSR).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

California Institute Of Technology belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 33,723
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 27,861
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 33,723

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
A college preparatory program is required.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is recommended for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

High-school GPA is neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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