School Information

78.6
Total Enrollment 921
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 9 : 1

Scripps College

http://www.scrippscollege.edu
1030 North Columbia Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-3905
(909) 621-8149

"The paramount obligation of a college is to develop in its students the ability to think clearly and independently, and the ability to live confidently, courageously, and hopefully." — Ellen Browning Scripps The mission of Scripps College is to educate women to develop their intellects and talents through active participation in a community of scholars, so that as graduates they may contribute to society through public and private lives of leadership, service, integrity, and creativity.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Two but less than 4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Scripps College, 40.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 49.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $26,936), and 32% receive loans ($4,414 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $11,850.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Scripps College is $23,440 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,061 people applied to Scripps College. Of the applicants, 33.0% were admitted (0.0% male & 0.0% female ) and 30.0% accepted (0.0% male and 1.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     40.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     88.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     73.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     79.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     87.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline November 1, January 10, May 1
Admissions Office Phone 800.770.1333
Admissions Office Email admission@scrippscollege.edu
Admissions Office Address Scripps College, Office of Admissions, 1030 Columbia Avenue, PMB 2000 Claremont, CA 9171
Admissions Website http://think.scrippscollege.edu/apply.php (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Scripps College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Scripps College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 640
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 730
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 620
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 700
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 640
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 730
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 27
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 32
 
Scripps College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 27
African-American/Black Studies 0
American/United States Studies/Civilization 4
European Studies/Civilization 2
French Studies 6
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 1
Latin American Studies 2
Russian Studies 0
Spanish and Iberian Studies 4
Women's Studies 8
Biological and biomedical sciences 21
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 7
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 10
Molecular Biology 4
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 2
Accounting 2
Communication, journalism, and related programs 7
Mass Communication/Media Studies 7
Engineering
Engineering, Other
English language and literature/letters 21
English Language and Literature, General 21
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 7
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 2
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other 0
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 3
Linguistics 2
Health professions and related clinical sciences 9
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 9
History 10
History, General 10
Legal professions and studies 0
Legal Studies, General 0
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 8
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 8
Mathematics and statistics 5
Mathematics, General 5
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 23
Biological and Physical Sciences 6
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 9
Neuroscience 7
Natural resources and conservation 5
Environmental Science 3
Environmental Studies 2
Philosophy and religious studies 5
Philosophy 3
Religion/Religious Studies 2
Physical sciences 6
Chemistry, General 3
Geology/Earth Science, General 3
Psychology 22
Psychology, General 22
Public administration and social service professions 1
Public Policy Analysis 1
Social sciences 34
Anthropology 5
Economics, General 8
Political Science and Government, General 17
Sociology 4
Visual and performing arts 22
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 6
Dance, General 2
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
Fine/Studio Arts, General 11
Music, General 3
 
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