Public Profile
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.
If you have a passion for math, science, or engineering, Caltech is one of the best places in the world to study. Our faculty are first-rate guides to the frontiers of knowledge. Our core curriculum—though it might sometimes feel like a wilderness survival course for the mind—will turn you into a scientist or engineer of unusual depth and breadth. The wealth of research opportunities will give you a good feel for what a research career is like—before you get to grad school. And our Honor System will let you experience all these things in an atmosphere of trust and collegiality that's rare in today's world.
Of course, these substantial advantages come at a price: hard work. Besides being one of the best, Tech is one of the most rigorous universities in the country, and probably the world. Why would you want anything less?
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.
If you have a passion for math, science, or engineering, Caltech is one of the best places in the world to study. Our faculty are first-rate guides to the frontiers of knowledge. Our core curriculum—though it might sometimes feel like a wilderness survival course for the mind—will turn you into a scientist or engineer of unusual depth and breadth. The wealth of research opportunities will give you a good feel for what a research career is like—before you get to grad school. And our Honor System will let you experience all these things in an atmosphere of trust and collegiality that's rare in today's world.
Of course, these substantial advantages come at a price: hard work. Besides being one of the best, Tech is one of the most rigorous universities in the country, and probably the world. Why would you want anything less?
Public Profile
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.
If you have a passion for math, science, or engineering, Caltech is one of the best places in the world to study. Our faculty are first-rate guides to the frontiers of knowledge. Our core curriculum—though it might sometimes feel like a wilderness survival course for the mind—will turn you into a scientist or engineer of unusual depth and breadth. The wealth of research opportunities will give you a good feel for what a research career is like—before you get to grad school. And our Honor System will let you experience all these things in an atmosphere of trust and collegiality that's rare in today's world.
Of course, these substantial advantages come at a price: hard work. Besides being one of the best, Tech is one of the most rigorous universities in the country, and probably the world. Why would you want anything less?
Undergraduate Majors
* Applied Mathematics
* Astrophysics
* Biology/Biological Sciences, General
* Business/Managerial Economics
* Chemical Engineering
* Chemistry, General
* Computational Mathematics
* Computer Engineering, General
* Computer Science
* Economics, General
* Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
* English Language and Literature, General
* Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
* Geochemistry
* Geology/Earth Science, General
* Geophysics and Seismology
* History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
* History, General
* Materials Science
* Mathematics, General
* Mechanical Engineering
* Philosophy
* Physics, General
* Planetary Astronomy and Science
* Political Science and Government, General
Most Popular Disciplines Physical sciences, Engineering, Biological/life sciences
Combined Liberal Arts/
Professional Degree Programs Engineering
Special Programs Double major, Independent study, Student-designed major, Cooperative education program
Study Abroad Offered
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/
Core Curriculum Required
Computer Not required
Foreign Language Not required
Math/Science Required for all students
FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty 304
Part-Time Faculty 23
Full-Time Faculty with
Ph.D./Terminal Degree 98%
Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 33% of classes
10-19 students: 14% of classes
20-29 students: 9% of classes
30-39 students: 4% of classes
40-49 students: 3% of classes
50-59 students: 36% of classes
Over 100 students: 2% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab
Class Size 2-9 students: 13% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 32% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 51% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate Not reported
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing Not available
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes
Holdings 359,753
Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus 600
Internet/E-mail Access Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring Available
Services for Learning
Disabled Students Available
Services for Physically
Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science
Master's Programs of Study
* Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
* Applied Mathematics
* Applied Physics
* Biochemistry
* Bioengineering
* Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
* Chemical Engineering
* Chemistry
* Civil Engineering
* Computational Sciences
* Computer Science
* Economics
* Electrical Engineering
* Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
* Environmental Engineering
* Geochemistry
* Geology
* Geophysics
* Materials Sciences
* Mechanical Engineering
* Mechanics
* Molecular Biophysics
* Neuroscience
* Planetary and Space Sciences
* Political Science
* Social Sciences
* Systems Engineering
Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy
Doctoral Programs of Study
* Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
* Applied Mathematics
* Applied Physics
* Astronomy
* Biochemistry
* Bioengineering
* Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
* Biophysics
* Cell Biology
* Chemical Engineering
* Chemistry
* Civil Engineering
* Computational Sciences
* Computer Science
* Developmental Biology
* Economics
* Electrical Engineering
* Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
* Environmental Engineering
* Genetics
* Geochemistry
* Geology
* Geophysics
* Immunology
* Materials Sciences
* Mathematics
* Mechanical Engineering
* Mechanics
* Molecular Biology
* Molecular Biophysics
* Neurobiology
* Neuroscience
* Physics
* Planetary and Space Sciences
* Political Science
* Social Sciences
* Systems Engineering
Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science
Master's Programs of Study
* Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
* Applied Mathematics
* Applied Physics
* Biochemistry
* Bioengineering
* Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
* Chemical Engineering
* Chemistry
* Civil Engineering
* Computational Sciences
* Computer Science
* Economics
* Electrical Engineering
* Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
* Environmental Engineering
* Geochemistry
* Geology
* Geophysics
* Materials Sciences
* Mechanical Engineering
* Mechanics
* Molecular Biophysics
* Neuroscience
* Planetary and Space Sciences
* Political Science
* Social Sciences
* Systems Engineering
Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy
Doctoral Programs of Study
* Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
* Applied Mathematics
* Applied Physics
* Astronomy
* Biochemistry
* Bioengineering
* Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
* Biophysics
* Cell Biology
* Chemical Engineering
* Chemistry
* Civil Engineering
* Computational Sciences
* Computer Science
* Developmental Biology
* Economics
* Electrical Engineering
* Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
* Environmental Engineering
* Genetics
* Geochemistry
* Geology
* Geophysics
* Immunology
* Materials Sciences
* Mathematics
* Mechanical Engineering
* Mechanics
* Molecular Biology
* Molecular Biophysics
* Neurobiology
* Neuroscience
* Physics
* Planetary and Space Sciences
* Political Science
* Social Sciences
* Systems Engineering
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