Spotlight on Scripps College

For the first (but not last) time, the spotlight turns to one of the country's excellent women's colleges. Scripps College fosters a cooperative but rigorous learning environment for its 900 students. The quality of student life is far above average, and dorm living isn't your typical cubical environment. The Spanish-style residence halls have features such as balconies and inner courtyards, and the campus as a whole is on the National Register of Historic Places.

For those who have reservations about an all-women's college, Scripps provides the best of both worlds. The college itself is small, beautiful, supportive and student-centered. But Scripps is also a member of the Claremont Colleges with Harvey Mudd, Pomona, Pitzer and Claremont McKenna. Students at Scripps have access to all the classes, library resources, dining facilities, and campus activities of the member colleges. The colleges collaborate extensively in areas such as athletics and music.

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• Scripps College Profile
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