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Scripps College

#6 in Best Women's Colleges in America
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Claremont, CA
  • 433 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
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  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 1,030 undergraduate students. Admissions is competitive as the Scripps acceptance rate is 30%. Popular majors include Biology, Psychology, and Political Science and Government. Graduating 84% of students, Scripps alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $37,500.
About Scripps College...
Athletic Division
—
Athletic Conference
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Address
1030 North Columbia Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711
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
30%
Application Deadline
January 4
SAT Range
1290-1440
ACT Range
28-32
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost

Net Price
$37,860/ 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
    $13,233/ year
  • $30-48k
    $3,243/ year
  • $49-75k
    $22,738/ year
  • $76-110k
    $24,214/ year
  • $110k+
    $42,350/ year
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Academics

Professors
A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
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 Sciences
    10 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    10 Graduates
  • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
    10 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,030Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
8%
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
$49,700/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
84%
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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The food is great and lots of inspiring women! Scripps is a beautiful campus, it’s like going to school at a resort.
Great academic programs that are also very flexible. Diversity in the student body is getting better, overall a supportive academic and living community!