California Institute of Technology Computer Science Programs
California Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pasadena, California. The city atmosphere of Pasadena makes it a great place for students who enjoy having lots of educational and entertainment options.
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California Institute of Technology Rankings
Caltech landed the #1 spot in our 2023 ranking of best colleges. We analyzed 758 colleges and universities across the nation to determine this ranking. This puts it in the top 1% of all schools in the nation! Out of the 42 colleges in California, it is ranked at #1.
Our rankings are based on an outcomes-based approach rather than subjective ones used by other media outlets. As such, we utilize data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the College Scorecard, among other sources. Visit our rankings and methodology section to learn more.
Caltech has also been awarded the following overall awards by our latest rankings.
Rank | Ranking Name | Share |
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#1 | Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | Tweet It - Post It |
#1 | Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools | Tweet It - Post It |
Program Level Awards
These are highlights of some of the most noteworthy awards granted to specific programs at Caltech.
Awards From Around the Web
The following table lists some notable awards Caltech has earned from around the web.
Rank | Ranking Name | Source |
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#7 | Best Computer Science Schools | College Factual |
#7 | Best Computer Science Schools | College Factual |
#8 | Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | College Factual |
#10 | Best Information Science Schools | College Factual |
#10 | Best General Information Science Schools | College Factual |
#40 | Best Schools | Course Advisor |
Where Is California Institute of Technology?

Contact details for Caltech are given below.
Contact Details | |
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Address: | 1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91125 |
Phone: | 626-395-6811 |
Website: | www.caltech.edu |
Facebook: | http://www.facebook.com/californiainstituteoftechnology |
Twitter: | http://twitter.com/caltech |
How Do I Get Into Caltech?
You can apply to Caltech online at: www.admissions.caltech.edu/apply
Admission Requirements for Caltech
Submission | Required? |
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High School GPA | recommended |
High School Rank | recommended |
High School Transcript | required |
College Prep Program | required |
Recommendations | required |
SAT or ACT Scores | required |
TOEFL | required |
How Hard Is It To Get Into Caltech?
Approximately 53% of accepted students are men and 47% are women. The acceptance rate for men is 5%, and the acceptance rate for women is 11%.
Average Test Scores
About 45% of students accepted to Caltech submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 740 and 780. Math scores were between 790 and 800.
Can I Afford California Institute of Technology?
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.
Student Loan Debt
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Caltech, approximately 21% of students took out student loans averaging $5,059 a year. That adds up to $20,236 over four years for those students.
California Institute of Technology Undergraduate Student Diversity
Gender Diversity
Of the 901 full-time undergraduates at Caltech, 54% are male and 46% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity
The racial-ethnic breakdown of California Institute of Technology students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 358 |
Black or African American | 17 |
Hispanic or Latino | 163 |
White | 211 |
International Students | 68 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 84 |
Geographic Diversity
California students aren't the only ones who study at California Institute of Technology. At this time, 38 states are represented by the student population at the school.
Over 71 countries are represented at Caltech. The most popular countries sending students to the school are China, India, and Canada.
Online Learning at California Institute of Technology
California Institute of Technology Computer Science Concentrations
The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.
Major | Bachelor’s | Doctor’s | TOTAL |
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Computer Science | 83 | 1 | 84 |
General Information Science | 6 | 0 | 6 |
TOTAL | 89 | 1 | 90 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- Image Credit: By Canon.vs.nikon under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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