Scripps College - SAT Scores, Costs and Admissions Data

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 (2007):

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 42.9%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 650 / 740
  • SAT Math: 630 / 700
  • SAT Writing: - / -
    • (what these SAT numbers mean)
  • ACT Composite: 28 / 31
  • ACT English: - / -
  • ACT Math: - / -
    • (what these ACT numbers mean)

Enrollment (2006):

• Total Enrollment: 890 (869 undergrads)
• Gender Breakdown: .2% Male / 99.8% Female
• 99.4% Full-time

Costs (2007 - 08):

• Tuition and Fees: $35,850
• Books: $800
• Room and Board: $10,800
• Other Expenses: $1,000
• Total Cost: $48,450

Scripps College Financial Aid (2005 - 06):

• Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 59%
• Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Federal Grants: 9%
  • State / Local Grants: 16%
  • Institutional Grants: 50%
  • Loans: 39%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Federal Grants: $5,330
  • State / Local Grants: $4,075
  • Institutional Grants: $18,937
  • Loans: $4,104

Most Popular Majors:

Biology, English, Fine Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, Political Science, Psychology

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."