California Institute of Technology
Work 1200 E. California Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91125
Work(626) 395-6341
Admissions E-mail: ugadmissions@caltech.edu
Web site: http://www.caltech.edu
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College Category:
National Universities
National Universities
Overview : California Institute of Technology
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Institutional Control: | Private |
| Year founded: | 1891 |
| Religious affiliation: | N/A |
| Academic calendar: | quarter |
| Total number of undergraduates: | 921 |
| Setting: | suburban |
| Endowment: | $1,664,320,000 |
| Fall Admissions | |
| Application deadline: | 1/1 |
| Application fee: | $60 |
| Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: | 17.4% |
| Selectivity: | most selective |
| Expenses | |
| Costs: | 2009-2010 Tuition and Fees: $34,584 |
| Mission | |
| School mission: | Highly regarded as one of the world's preeminent institutions of science and engineering, the California Institute of Technology is home to some of the brightest students and faculty, who share the mission of investigating "the most challenging fundamental problems in science and technology." Caltech, a small, focused institution, provides one of the best student-to-faculty ratios (3:1) and has long promoted innovative interdisciplinary collaboration, making exceptional research opportunities accessible for undergraduates. Its faculty and alumni have received 32 Nobel Prizes. For students with a passion for science and engineering, Caltech offers the consummate learning experience. A beautiful, quaint campus, nestled in the heart of Pasadena, enjoying a year-round pleasant Southern California climate, Caltech also operates comprehensive off-campus facilities including Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and the Palomar and Keck Observatories. |
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