Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Chemistry] From California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, CaliforniaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1920established year
2238enrollment
Private (Not for Profit)
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Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Chemistry)

4 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

Ranked #122 out of 250 by US News Global Ranking 2022

$63,402 /Yr


Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$63402

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing/Room$10398
Board/Meals$7350

Application Fees – $75

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$58479
2022$56364

Important Dates

Early Action and Regular Decision admit reply deadline is May 1

EventApplication Date
Regular Decision Application Deadline For 2025 Intake Jan 3, 2025
  • The objective of the undergraduate option in chemistry is to produce graduates articulate in the fundamental concepts of the molecular sciences through a combination of coursework and laboratory experiences.
  • The chemistry program at Caltech provides depth in the traditional areas of chemistry—organic and inorganic chemistry, chemical physics, theoretical chemistry, chemical biology, and biochemistry.
  • Breadth in the program is found within the advanced coursework offerings and the specialized interests of the faculty, which may include topics such as: chemical synthesis and catalysis, chemical dynamics and reaction mechanisms, biochemistry, bioinorganic, bioorganic, and biophysical chemistry, and materials chemistry. 
  • Chemical research at Caltech is highly interdisciplinary, reflecting the increasing importance of molecular understanding to many fields of science.
  • Major initiatives are fostering broad collaborations in energy and environment, molecular medicine, and nanomaterials.
  • The outcome of the undergraduate program in chemistry is to prepare students for advanced graduate study and ultimately careers in teaching and research at colleges and universities, in research for government and industry, in the operation and control of manufacturing processes, and in management and development positions in the chemical industry.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Requirement

  • High School Diploma from a recognized board
  • Knowledge in the required field
  • SAT/ACT scores (not required until after Falll 2023 admissions)

English Language Proficiency

  • TOEFL scores: Required of all international citizens unless 1) your native language is English or 2) you have studied for two or more years in a school where English is the language of instruction. The latter must be completed prior to the application deadline. University do not accept the IELTS or any other substitute for the TOEFL requirement.


Scores Required

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

No minimum scores requiremt for TOEFL scores but required


Required Document List

  • Online Application
  • Application Fee
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Secondary School Report
  • Academic transcripts
  • ELP Scores
  • Financial Affidavit
  • Resume or CV

Ranking

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Chemistry 14 out of 700 in Global Ranking
( #5 out of 108 in USA 2025)

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Chemistry 1 out of 212 in Global Ranking
( #1 out of 199 in USA 2025)

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