California Institute of Technology
1200 East California Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91125

The mission of the California Institute of Technology is to expand human knowledge and benefit society through research integrated with education. It investigates the most challenging, fundamental problems in science and technology in a singularly collegial, interdisciplinary atmosphere, while educating outstanding students to become creative members of society.

The faculty at California Institute of Technology really cares about their students. There are practically 300 professorial faculty members, as well as research faculty, postdoctoral scholars, visiting professors, and more. These faculty members actually live within the California Institute of Technology campus and are easily accessible for students at all times.

There are many different distinguishing factors of the California Institute of Technology. Over 30 alumni have receive the Nobel Prize. There are also other important awards that have been awarded to those at Caltech. Some of these include the National Medal of Technology, California Scientist of the Year, the Crafoord Prize, the National Medal of Science, and others.

Quick Facts:

• Caltech faculty and alumni have received wide recognition for their achievements in science and engineering.


• There are more than 900 undergraduate students and over 1,200 graduate students who are looking to obtain a variety of degrees.


• Many graduates of Caltech have earned more than one degree from this California college.


• Aeronautics, applied physics, biochemistry, bioengineering, geological and planetary sciences, civil engineering, and many other scientific and technological subjects are part of the curriculum and concentrations at California Institute of Technology.