Tuition (in-state)$65,600
Student : faculty3:1
Acceptance3%
Enrollment2,400
Walk score72
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Education
| Programs | Physics, engineering, computer science, chemistry, planetary science |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 94% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Small classes across all four years with faculty in every classroom. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $65,600 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $65,600 |
| Room and board | $21,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 3:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty teach all first-year courses. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 3:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 94%
Location and walk score
72/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Mediterranean; dry summers and mild, wet winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Huntington Library gardens
- Old Pasadena
- Mount Wilson trails
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 1,400 |
|---|
- PhD in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering and computer science
- MS in aeronautics and electrical engineering
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$115,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months93%
Career servicesCareer Development Center; JPL is managed by Caltech
Top employers of recent graduates
- JPL
- SpaceX
- Northrop Grumman
- Microsoft
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
90%of students complete an internship or co-op
- SURF summer research fellowships
- JPL internships
- Caltech WAVE fellows
Alumni
| Living alumni | 25,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Frank Capra
- Gordon Moore
- Linus Pauling
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division III |
|---|---|
| Conference | SCIAC |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Need-based aid100% of need met · Deadline: Jan 3
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