Scripps College

Overview

Scripps College is a 4-year institution located in Claremont, CA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1030 Columbia Avenue
Claremont, CA  91711
United States

Contact Laura Stratton
Director of Admission
Email: admission@scrippscollege.edu
Phone: 909-621-8149
Fax: 909-607-7508

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Asian Studies/civilization
Asian-american Studies
European Studies/civilization
French Studies
German Studies
Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies
Italian Studies
Latin American Studies
Near And Middle Eastern Studies
Russian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, And Computational Biology, Other
Biophysics
Molecular Biology
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Organizational Behavior Studies
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Italian Language And Literature
Japanese Language And Literature
Linguistics
Russian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Cognitive Science, General
Human Biology
International/globalization Studies
Medieval And Renaissance Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Science, Technology And Society
Systems Science And Theory
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Jewish/judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Cognitive Psychology And Psycholinguistics
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,938

Applied

1,032

Accepted

936

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,938

Females Applied

1,032

Females Accepted

35%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

60

Application Fee

4.15

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below)
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 3 Interview
Other requirements:	School report completed by secondary school counselor

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 5th	April 1st
Early decision plan	December 1st	December 15th
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	697	670	730
SAT Math	693	650	750
ACT Composite	31	29	33

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

56,970

Private

Fees

218

Full-time student fees

18,286

Room & board

9,956

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	Yes
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

49,446

Avg. Financial Aid Package

48,785

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

41,161

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,013

Avg. Loan Aid

20,555

Avg. Grant Aid

45,278

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

100%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

100%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

936

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

54%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	14.84%
Black or African American	3.76%
White or Caucasian	50.43%
Asian	16.99%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.11%
Two or more races	8.39%
Other	1.29%

Gender

Male (0.11%)

Female (99.89%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	0%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
New Student Programs and Orientation Carnival, Matriculation Dinner/Dance and Spring Fling (5-College party at Scripps)

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Scripps Associated Students

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No		No
Field Hockey	No		No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		Division 3	No

Faculty

128

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 98

Part-time - 30

Male - 50

Female - 78