Pasadena, California

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The California Institute of Technology (branded as Caltech) is a private research university in Pasadena, California, United States. The university is responsible for many modern scientific advancements and is among a small group of institutes of technology in the United States that are devoted to the instruction of pure and applied sciences. The institution was founded as a preparatory and vocational school by Amos…
Best Science Lab Facilities
Ranked #3 in Best Science Lab Facilities (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National rank
Ranked #5 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
World rank
Ranked #7 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
National rank
Ranked #9 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
Best Health Services
Ranked #9 in Best Health Services (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena, California, 91125
Visit University SiteWorld rank
Ranked #11 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
National Universities
Ranked #11 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
LGBTQ-Friendly
Ranked #18 in LGBTQ-Friendly (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
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Ranked #24 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
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Ranked #58 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
Total CoA (on-campus): $86,886
Room & Board: $19,503
Books & Supplies: $1,428
Receive Aid: 68%
Avg Grant Aid: $60,201
Pell Grant Recipients: 20%
Total CoA (on-campus): $86,886
Room & Board: $19,503
Books & Supplies: $1,428
Receive Aid: 68%
Avg Grant Aid: $60,201
Pell Grant Recipients: 20%