California Institute of Technology Infographic

INSTITUTE Caltech 1891 In a Nutshell Official Name California Institute of Technology School Type Private research university Caltech is a much smaller alternative to MIT and its main rival. MASSACHUSETTS MiT 1861 MENS MANUS OF TECHNOLOC Total Enrollment 2,231 students (1,000 are undergrads) Location Pasadena, California PASADEN OPORATED JU Founding Year 1891 Caltech has played an important role in national science research over its history, as host to world-famous scholars like Albert Einstein and Richard Feynman. Academic Achievement Campus Research Centers Observatories for astronomy, astrophysicS, and planetary science programs Facilities for NASA programs like the Jet Propulsion Laboratory that focuses on robotic exploration of the solar system NASA Faculty Nobel Prize winners National Medal of Science winners California Scientist of the Year winners Student to Faculty Ratio 3 students per faculty member Class Sizes About 64% of classes at Caltech are smaller than 20 students About 3% have more than 100 students enrolled Academic Divisions Biology, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Engineering and Applied Science Geological and Planetary Sciences Humanities and Social Sciences Physics Mathematics Astronomy V123 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) Provides grants to students that allow them to spend their summers learning and researching in a hands-on environment Bang For Your Buck Tuition About $35,000 annually Students Receiving Financial Assistance About 53 to 58 percent Average Debt for a Student (4 years) About $10,000 Social Scene 8 student houses %3D The houses serve as a social community and have seated dinners with housemates, parties, and other events that create a tight-knit group. Freshmen are required to live on campus for their 1st year. 150 diverse clubs and organizations Caltech participates in both intercollegiate and club sports in the NCAA Division IIl's Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. NCAA Student Population 60% male 40% female Location Pasadena offers beautiful weather. Nearby Activities Beaches Theaters Museums If a student does not have a car, there are shuttles and forms of public transportation that can help them get out into the city. The location is also beneficial for jobs and internships. ECHNOLOG LIFORNIA INSTITUTE *CITY OF INSTITUTE Caltech 1891 In a Nutshell Official Name California Institute of Technology School Type Private research university Caltech is a much smaller alternative to MIT and its main rival. MASSACHUSETTS MiT 1861 MENS MANUS OF TECHNOLOC Total Enrollment 2,231 students (1,000 are undergrads) Location Pasadena, California PASADEN OPORATED JU Founding Year 1891 Caltech has played an important role in national science research over its history, as host to world-famous scholars like Albert Einstein and Richard Feynman. Academic Achievement Campus Research Centers Observatories for astronomy, astrophysicS, and planetary science programs Facilities for NASA programs like the Jet Propulsion Laboratory that focuses on robotic exploration of the solar system NASA Faculty Nobel Prize winners National Medal of Science winners California Scientist of the Year winners Student to Faculty Ratio 3 students per faculty member Class Sizes About 64% of classes at Caltech are smaller than 20 students About 3% have more than 100 students enrolled Academic Divisions Biology, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Engineering and Applied Science Geological and Planetary Sciences Humanities and Social Sciences Physics Mathematics Astronomy V123 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) Provides grants to students that allow them to spend their summers learning and researching in a hands-on environment Bang For Your Buck Tuition About $35,000 annually Students Receiving Financial Assistance About 53 to 58 percent Average Debt for a Student (4 years) About $10,000 Social Scene 8 student houses %3D The houses serve as a social community and have seated dinners with housemates, parties, and other events that create a tight-knit group. Freshmen are required to live on campus for their 1st year. 150 diverse clubs and organizations Caltech participates in both intercollegiate and club sports in the NCAA Division IIl's Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. NCAA Student Population 60% male 40% female Location Pasadena offers beautiful weather. Nearby Activities Beaches Theaters Museums If a student does not have a car, there are shuttles and forms of public transportation that can help them get out into the city. The location is also beneficial for jobs and internships. ECHNOLOG LIFORNIA INSTITUTE *CITY OF