Caltech
Who We Are
Caltech stands as a prestigious research and education institution dedicated to advancing science and engineering, where its distinguished faculty and committed students drive innovation that has the potential to shape the future. With a track record of excellence reflected in 34 Nobel Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, Caltech delivers a rigorous curriculum to approximately 1,000 undergraduates and 1,300 graduate students, benefiting from one of the lowest student-to-faculty ratios in the nation. Situated on a sprawling 124-acre campus in Pasadena, California, Caltech manages the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for NASA and operates significant research facilities, including the Seismological Laboratory and a global network of astronomical observatories. As a respected independent institution with strong financial backing, Caltech demonstrates its capability in producing groundbreaking research that addresses complex challenges.