Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Claremont, California |
| Online | scrippscollege.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Scripps College in Claremont, California, founded in 1926, is a private liberal arts women's college offering a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum. Emphasizing a commitment to the arts, a hallmark of Scripps is the distinctive Mediterranean Revival architecture that characterizes its 32-acre campus. Located approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, Scripps is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium, which allows students to cross-register for courses at its partner institutions. Scripps is known for its competitive admissions process and a strong focus on humanities, social sciences, and the fine arts. As a residential college, Scripps maintains on-campus housing facilities for its students. While athletics are not its central focus, Scripps, together with Claremont McKenna and Harvey Mudd Colleges, competes in NCAA Division III as the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Athenas.
In the most recent statistical year 3,099 prospective students applied, and 865 were granted admission. Of those admitted 260 enrolled in the school. 1,090 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 9 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $60,494 plus fees of $218. Scripps College is ranked 48 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Scripps College is rated within the top 11% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Scripps College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#48 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#48 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in California
#6 in Best Private Colleges in California
#449 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#30 in Best Value Colleges in California
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1390/1510 |
| ACT | 32/34 |
| GPA | 4.0 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $218 |
| Room and Board | $19,818 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $83,330 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 16% |
| Ethnic Studies | 15% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=123165 IPEDS survey data for Scripps College.
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