Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Joseph E. Shepherd |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | December 15 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $80 |
| Application deadline (international students) | December 15 |
| Application fee (international students) | $80 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 2,802 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 253 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 9.0% – Low |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | N/A |
| Average GRE | N/A |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | N/A |
| Average GRE | N/A |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | N/A |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | http://www.galcit.caltech.edu/ (626) 395-4750 aerospace@caltech.edu |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | N/A |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | http://www.be.caltech.edu/ (626) 395-6337 wwwbe@caltech.edu |
| Chemical engineering | http://che.caltech.edu (626) 395-4193 kathy@cheme.caltech.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.ce.caltech.edu/ (626) 395-4229 cgeer@caltech.edu |
| Computer engineering | N/A |
| Computer science | http://www.cms.caltech.edu (626) 395-3034 mlopez@cs.caltech.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.ee2.caltech.edu/ (626) 395-8817 tanya@caltech.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | http://www.aph.caltech.edu (626) 395-8162 cjenstad@caltech.edu |
| Environmental engineering | http://www.ese.caltech.edu/ (626) 395-6070 miura@gps.caltech.edu |
| Industrial engineering | N/A |
| Materials engineering | http://www.matsci.caltech.edu/ (626) 395-8162 cjenstad@caltech.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.me.caltech.edu/ (626) 395-4229 cgeer@caltech.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | N/A |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 577 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 21 |
| Master’s (part-time) | N/A |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 556 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | N/A |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 157 |
| Total master’s graduates | 85 |
| International master’s graduates | 43.5% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 23.5% |
| Female master’s graduates | 17.6% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 72 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 31.9% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 23.6% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 25.0% |
Programs
79.9 percent of students reported specialty information. Totals may exceed 100% due to students with multiple specialities.
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Faculty (2011-2012)
| Full-time faculty | 91 |
| Part-time faculty | 0 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 13 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $84,466,405 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 91 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(9) Ranking by Specialties #2 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical
#21 in Biomedical / Bioengineering
#2 in Chemical
#13 in Civil
#7 in Computer Engineering
#6 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#12 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#8 in Materials
#3 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 79 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 4.7 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 4.5 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 9.0% – Low |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 800 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 6.1:1 – High |
| Ph.D.s granted | 72 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $84,466,405 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $918,113 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 14.3% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 577 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 577 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 577 |
| Minority students | 5.4% |
| International students | 48.5% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 0 |
| Minority students | N/A |
| International students | N/A |
| Gender distribution (part-time) | N/A |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Joseph E. Shepherd |
| Financial aid phone | (626) 395-6346 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $36,387 per year | |
| Required fees | $1,176 per year |
| Room and board | $19,315 |
| Books and supplies | $1,140 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $7,052 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 172 |
| Teaching assistants | 106 |
| Research assistants | 370 |
| Other appointments | N/A |