California Institute of Technology
1200 E California BlvdPasadena, CA 91125
(626) 395-6811
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 2319
Type: Private nonprofit 4-year or above
Main Website: www.caltech.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $43,362.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $60,990.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $60,990.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 730 | 800 |
| SAT Math | 770 | 800 |
| SAT Writing | 730 | 790 |
| ACT Composite | 34 | 35 |
| ACT English | 34 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 35 | 36 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 73% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 14% |
| Average Federal Grant | $5,950.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 2% |
| Average state aid | $9,223.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 54% |
| Average institutional aid | $30,264.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 27% |
| Average student loan | $5,537.00 |
- Degrees
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Astrophysics
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computational Mathematics
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Developmental Biology and Embryology
- Economics
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- English Language and Literature
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Genetics
- Geochemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
- Geophysics and Seismology
- History
- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
- Immunology
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Planetary Astronomy and Science
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Systems Engineering
- Astrophysics
California Scholarships
Robert H. Garrison Scholarship
Scholarship for female Pomona or San Gabriel Valley, California residents who are undergraduate students enrolled at Scripps College. Students must demonstrate financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Emerging TV Technologies Internship
Annual award to provide qualified full-time undergraduate and graduate students pursuing postsecondary education at an accredited college or university in the United States with in-depth exposure to professional television production, techniques and practices. Applicant should have previously taken courses in TV/Film/Interactive media production and/or creative writing/storytelling. Experience and familiarity with interactive technologies and platforms helpful. Award will be paid to each intern in three(3) installments. If applicant is a non-US citizen, they must submit an INS work authorization permit or CPT letter with application - No Exceptions! Number of awards varies. Submit essay and video with application packet. more...
Opera Theatre Technical Assistantship
Annual award for graduate student attending the San Francisco Conservatory of Music full-time. Selection is based on musical proficiency and specific skills related to Opera Theatre. Assistantship requires approximately 6-10 hours per week. Candidates must assist stage director with all aspects of the opera rehearsals and locating props, costumes, and furniture. Due date varies. more...
Western Construction Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at San Jose State University College of Engineering majoring in Civil Engineering. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Donald & Ellen Eberly Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at the University of California, Davis. Students must have financial need, an interest in environmental/atmospheric studies, and be Canada, Mexico, or US citizens. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Dance Association Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students attending California State University-Fullerton, majoring in Dance. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, involvement with the Department and Dance Association and demonstrated financial need. Number of awards varies. more...
Economics-Wall Street Journal Student Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate and graduate students attending California State University-Fullerton, majoring in Economics. Applicants must have good academic performance and extracurricular activities. Award is equal to one-year's subscription to the Wall Street Journal plus an engraved gift from the Wall Street Journal. Number of awards varies. more...
Cristina Cadena Estabrook Piano Accompanist Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at San Jose State University College of Humanities and the Arts majoring in Music. Students must demonstrate talent in piano, sight reading skills, strong interest in choral accompanying, and have financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Ag One-Ranchers Cotton Oil-E.J. Cecil Grant
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at California State University-Fresno College of Agriculture and Technology majoring in Agriculture. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Faculty Scholars Program
Scholarship for incoming graduate students enrolled at California Western School of Law. Selection is based on Law School Admissions Test results and undergraduate GPA. Award amount is for full tuition. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...