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Scripps College

#6 in Best Women's Colleges in America
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Claremont, CA
  • 435 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      A-
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      A
    5. Athletics
      NG
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      A+
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      A
    10. Campus Food
      A
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      B
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    Scripps is a highly rated private college located in Claremont, California in the Los Angeles Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,060 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Scripps acceptance rate is 33%. Popular majors include Biology, Psychology, and Political Science and Government. Graduating 88% of students, Scripps alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $40,500.
    About Scripps College...
    Athletic Division
    —
    Athletic Conference
    Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
    Address
    1030 North Columbia Avenue
    Claremont, CA 91711
    Branch of
    Claremont Colleges System
    Website
    scrippscollege.edu

    Scripps College Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    33%
    Application Deadline
    January 4
    SAT Range
    1290-1460
    ACT Range
    29-33
    Application Fee
    $60
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $36,831/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Net Price by Household Income
    • <$30k
      $14,610/ year
    • $30-48k
      $21,045/ year
    • $49-75k
      $23,549/ year
    • $76-110k
      $30,211/ year
    • $110k+
      $46,426/ year

    Academics

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    100%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.23 responses
    77%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.26 responses
    48%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.25 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Biology
      33 Graduates
    • Psychology
      28 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      18 Graduates
    • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
      16 Graduates
    • English
      16 Graduates
    • Communications
      15 Graduates
    • Economics
      15 Graduates
    • Environmental Science
      10 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      10 Graduates
    • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
      10 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,060Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    5
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    12%
    Varsity Athletes
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    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 11 responses
    Report
    • Passionate
      55%
    • Driven
      27%
    • Motivated
      18%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
    Poll
    73%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.15 responses
    Poll
    55%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.33 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 14 responses
    Report
    • Strong community of passionate women
      43%
    • Supportive and active community of women scholars
      29%
    • Strong community of women
      21%
    • Strong community
      7%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $54,100/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    88%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
    National
    83%
    56%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.16 responses
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    Scripps College Reviews

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    I loved attending Scripps! An excellent environment in which to develop my whole self, intellectually, emotionally, and socially. As an alum, I am grateful every day for my time there.
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    I loved my college experience. Professors were, for the most part, knowledgeable and extremely accessible. The culture there is not heavily competitive and many students share an easy going attitude. Overall, I have had a great 4 years at Scripps.
    The food is great and lots of inspiring women! Scripps is a beautiful campus, it’s like going to school at a resort.