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Scripps College

#6 in Best Women's Colleges in America
  • 4 Year
  • Claremont, CA
  • 441 reviews
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    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, Political Science and Government, and Psychology. Graduating 88% of students, Scripps alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $40,500.
    scrippscollege.edu
    (909) 621-8000
    1030 North Columbia Avenue
    Claremont, CA 91711
    Branch of
    Claremont Colleges System
    About Scripps College...
    Athletic Division
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    Athletic Conference
    Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
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    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

    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.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $31,633/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    54%

    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
      40 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      22 Graduates
    • Psychology
      22 Graduates
    • Communications
      17 Graduates
    • English
      16 Graduates
    • Economics
      15 Graduates
    • Environmental Science
      14 Graduates
    • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
      11 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      10 Graduates
    • Art History
      7 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
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    • 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
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    • 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'm currently a Freshman but I'm loving scripps and the 5Cs as a whole so much! Professors are knowledgable and willing to help, food is great, social life could be better as there isn't much dorm culture but other than that people are friendly and clubs are great.
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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.
    I can't imagine being at any school besides Scripps. I don't fit the profile of a typical Scripps student, as I am fairly religious and not as liberal as some of my classmates, but I still feel welcomed here. Just like many other liberal arts colleges, Scripps' small size is a great advantage; I have gotten to know not only my professors but also several of the deans and even the president herself. Also, just like many other women's colleges, Scripps is empowering, with a strong sense of sisterhood.

    But here's what makes Scripps different from every other women's liberal arts college in the country: the consortium. Although the colleges all have their own personalities, sometimes Claremont feels like one school. We share many resources, such as clubs, Honnold-Mudd library, and even some academic departments. Most students also take classes off campus, eat at the other schools' dining halls, and participate in the 5C social scene (there is usually one 5C party per weekend).