Scripps College Description:
Located in Claremont, California, Scripps College is one of the top women's colleges in the country. For both academics and resources, it holds its own with the Northeastern women's colleges that might have greater name recognition -- Wellesley, Bryn Mawr, Barnard, Mount Holyoke and Smith. And some students might even prefer palm trees and Spanish architecture to snow and ice. For prospective students who have reservations about single sex colleges, realize that Scripps students can take up to 2/3 of their classes at the other Claremont Colleges (Pomona, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer and Claremont McKenna).
Admissions Data (2008):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 43%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 640 / 730
- SAT Math: 620 / 710
- SAT Writing: 650 / 730
- ACT Composite: 28 / 32
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2008):
- Total Enrollment: 972 (954 undergrads)
- Gender Breakdown: 100% Female
- 99% Full-time
Costs (2008 - 09):
- Tuition and Fees: $37,950
- Books: $800 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $11,500
- Other Expenses: $1,000
- Total Cost: $51,250
Scripps College Financial Aid (2007 - 08):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 59%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 51%
- Loans: 37%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $23,497
- Loans: $6,002
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, English, Fine Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, Political Science, Psychology
Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 93%
- Transfer Out Rate: 9%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 79%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 82%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Scripps College Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.scrippscollege.edu/students/orientation-guide/mission-statement.php
"The mission of Scripps College is to educate women to develop their intellect and talents through active participation in a community of scholars, so that as graduates, they may contribute to society through public and private lives of leadership, service, integrity, and creativity."
