Campus & Student Life at California Institute of Technology

Home to about 901 undergraduates in 2020, Caltech is a small, private school located in Pasadena, California. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Caltech offers a “study abroad” program.

Caltech Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Caltech. For more information on policies and accommodations that the school provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Caltech Disability Services.

Caltech for the Military

While not a "service academy", Caltech does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Caltech Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Caltech for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at California Institute of Technology

Caltech offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at California Institute of Technology

Caltech has a comparatively small, student body. There were 901 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 901 (100.0%). Part-time attendance was N/A (N/A).

California Institute of Technology is Ranked #72 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Caltech receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Caltech #72 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Caltech by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Caltech Diversity Guide.

California Institute of Technology Competes in the NCAA

Caltech has a total of 343 student athletes, 205 men and 138 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to California Institute of Technology Athletics