California Institute of Technology

7th
World University Rankings 2024
7th
US College Rankings 2022
13th
World Reputation Rankings 2023
1200 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, California, 91125, United States

About California Institute of Technology

The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a world-renowned science and engineering research and education institution, where extraordinary faculty and students seek answers to complex questions, discover new knowledge, lead innovation, and transform the future.

Caltech has six academic divisions with a strong emphasis in science and technology teaching and research. The university has a competitive admissions process ensuring that only a small number of the most gifted students are admitted.

Caltech has a high research output and alongside many high-quality facilities, both on campus and globally. This includes the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the Caltech Seismological Laboratory and the International Observatory Network.

The alumni and faculty of Caltech have been awarded 39 Nobel Prizes, one Fields Medal, six Turing Awards and 71 United States National Medal of Science or Technology. Four chief scientists of the US Air Force have also attended the institution.

The campus is located in Pasadena, California, approximately 11 km away from downtown Los Angeles. The school's official mascot is a beaver, paying tribute to nature's engineer.

Caltech students are also well-known for playing pranks, with one of the most famous pranks including changing the "Hollywood" sign to read Caltech, by covering up parts of the letters.

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Key statistics

  • 6.1
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 33%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 37 : 63
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
  • 49%
    Proportion of ISR Publication
    (1)
  • 2,240
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
  • $16,644
    On-campus Room and Board
    (2)
  • $54,600
    Out-of-state Tuition and Fees
    (2)
  • $79,300
    Salary after 10 years
    (2)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2024 World University Rankings and (2) 2022 US Rankings

Subjects taught at California Institute of Technology

  • Computer science

    • Computer Science
  • Physical sciences

    • Chemistry
    • Mathematics & Statistics
    • Physics & Astronomy
    • Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
  • Engineering & technology

    • Chemical Engineering
    • General Engineering
    • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Business & economics

    • Economics & Econometrics
    • Business & Management
  • Arts & humanities

    • Languages, Literature & Linguistics
    • History, Philosophy & Theology
  • Social sciences

    • Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
  • Life sciences

    • Biological Sciences