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. Scripps' core curriculum focuses on interdisciplinary humanities, and academics are supported by a 9 to 1 student / faculty ratio. 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 (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 36%
- GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Scripps
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 640 / 740
- SAT Math: 640 / 710
- SAT Writing: 660 / 740
- ACT Composite: 29 / 32
- ACT English: 29 / 34
- ACT Math: 27 / 33
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 965 (956 undergrads)
- Gender Breakdown: 100% Female
- 98% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $41,950
- Books: $800 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $12,950
- Other Expenses: $1,000
- Total Cost: $56,700
Scripps College Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 59%
- Scripps College Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 54%
- Loans: 43%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $28,336
- Loans: $4,904
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, English, Fine Arts, Math, Political Science, Psychology
Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 88%
- Transfer Out Rate: 9%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 84%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 86%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Scripps College Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.scrippscollege.edu/resources/grants/institutional-information.php
"Scripps College's mission is to educate women to develop their intellect and talents through active participation in the community of scholars, so that as graduates they may contribute to society through public and private lives of leadership, service, integrity, and creativity. Scripps emphasizes high aspirations, high achievement and personal integrity in all pursuits, and expects students, faculty, staff and alumnae to contribute to Scripps and to their own communities throughout their professional, social, and civic lives."
