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California Institute of Technology Pasadena, California

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Founded1891
Websitehttps://www.caltech.edu
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Address1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91125, United States

California Institute of Technology Pasadena, California

The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a private research university in Pasadena, California, tracing its roots to a vocational school founded in 1891 and reorganized as Caltech in 1920. It is renowned for its small size, rigorous science and engineering curriculum, and management of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Key Facts about California Institute of Technology

Founded: 1891 (as Throop University); renamed Caltech 1920
Type: Private research university (R1)
Location: Pasadena, California
Manages NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
One of the most selective universities in the world

Colleges and Programs at California Institute of Technology

Division of Engineering and Applied Science
Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy
Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Division of Biology and Biological Engineering
Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences

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Caltech is among the most selective universities in the world, using holistic review centered on demonstrated excellence and passion for math and science; standardized test scores are not considered.

Acceptance rateAbout 3%

Test policyTest-free (not considered)

Application systemCommon Application or Coalition Application

DeadlineJanuary 3 (regular decision)

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Common Application or Coalition Application with Caltech-specific short-answer questions
Official high school transcript
Math and science teacher recommendations