California Institute of Technology is a small, private not-for-profit, four-year institution that emphasizes research, culture and character located in the city of Pasadena, CA. It is known for Computer Science, Computer and Information Sciences and Chemistry.
California Institute of Technology
place 1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91125
phone Phone: (626) 395-6811
web Web: http://www.caltech.edu/
- California Institute of Technology is also known as:California Institute of Technology, Caltech
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Accreditation
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| Institution | Accreditation Agency | Status | First Accredited | Next Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | WASC Senior College and University Commission | Accredited | 1949-01-31 | 2031-02-14 |
The complete list of accredited programs and locations for California Institute of Technology is available for members.
Accreditors certify that the institution upholds high academic standards, and acts with integrity towards its students. Most institutions are reviewed on a 10-year cycle, with follow-up reviews at the 5-year mark.
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Links
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- Application: www.admissions.caltech.edu/apply
- Admissions: www.admissions.caltech.edu/
- Financial Aid: www.finaid.caltech.edu/
- ADA Information: disability.caltech.edu/
- Veterans: registrar.caltech.edu/academics/Veterans#Adding
- Athletics:
- Net Price calculator: www.finaid.caltech.edu/npc
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The mission of the California Institute of Technology is to expand human knowledge and benefit society through research integrated with education. We investigate the most challenging, fundamental problems in science and technology in a singularly collegial, interdisciplinary atmosphere, while educating outstanding students to become creative members of society.
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Student Centeredness
1.5 of 10
Student Services
Students with disabilities:
6% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
6% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
‘Disability’ can include blindness or visual impairment that cannot be corrected by wearing glasses; hearing impairment (e.g., deaf or hard of hearing); orthopedic or mobility impairment; speech or language impairment; learning, mental, emotional, or psychiatric condition (e.g., serious learning disability, depression, ADD, or ADHD); or other health impairment or problem.
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Bachelor’s degree
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Master’s degree
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Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship
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California Institute of Technology is in NCAA Division III without football. The largest three sports are:
The complete list of sports at California Institute of Technology is available for members.
| Sport | Total Athletes |
|---|---|
| Soccer Women’s | 21 |
| Track and Field Outdoor Men’s | 21 |
| Baseball Men’s | 19 |
The complete list of sports at California Institute of Technology is available for members.
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Tuition for California Institute of Technology is in the 98.7 percentile of all colleges and universities, which we classify as extraordinarily expensive.
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