Scripps College

1030 N Columbia Ave, Claremont, CA 91711

http://www.scrippscollege.edu/

A view of the tree-filled campus of Scripps College
A view of the tree-filled campus of Scripps College
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School Description

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The paramount obligation of a college is to develop in its students the ability to think clearly and independently, and the ability to live confidently, courageously, and hopefully.

The College actively engages women in academic life and expects them to be rigorous in pursuit of their goals. Insisting upon integrity in all aspects of community life, the College also provides opportunities for students to excel in athletics; student governance, publications, and businesses; community engagement; political and social discourse; and other aspects of a residential college. In these ways, Scripps students gain confidence in their judgments, abilities, and principles.

Building on Scripps' tradition of interdisciplinary humanities, the Core Program is a sequence of three courses with the common theme Culture, Knowledge and Representation. It is designed to teach students how to think critically, how to challenge unexamined assumptions, and how to become women who are not afraid to innovate.

Scripps students work with a faculty of distinguished teachers, scholars, and researchers who believe their first responsibility is to stimulate and support undergraduate learning. Innovation, energy, availability, and commitment to students and the college community set the Scripps faculty apart.

Seminar-style classes ensure students find it easy to share ideas in a supportive, interactive atmosphere. Since the ratio of students to faculty is 11 to one and the average class size is 17, students are vital participants, not just faces in a vast lecture hall. Classes are taught only by professors, never by teaching assistants or graduate students.

Involvement in campus life is an essential part of a comprehensive education. At Scripps, students share their talents and discover new interests by participating in extracurricular clubs and organizations. Whether students want to do something they love, learn something new, or passionately support a favorite cause, they will find an abundance of Scripps and five-college groups which offer opportunities for personal growth, friendship, and just plain fun.

Scripps College is frequently described as one of America's most beautiful college campuses. The successful placement of buildings in a lush garden landscape and the intimate scale of this academic environment have been the setting for Ellen Browning Scripps' "experiment in education" for more than 75 years. In general, the campus plan prepared by Gordon Kaufmann in 1926 has been carefully preserved, with major vistas still linking the central areas and the overall planting schemes devised by Huntsman-Trout still followed. Some newer areas of campus, especially the buildings west of Columbia Avenue acquired in the 1980s, have diverged from the Mediterranean style of architecture popular in Southern California during the 1920-30s, but the newest residence hall on campus—Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Hall— completed in 2000, and the Malott Commons, renovated in 2000, have been designed to be in harmony with the distinctive look of the original campus.

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Scripps College

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Scripps College is a liberal arts women's college in Claremont, California, United States. It is a member of the Claremont Colleges.

History

Scripps was founded in 1926 by Ellen Browning Scripps, who believed that "The paramount obligation of a college is to develop in its students the ability to think clearly and independently, and the ability to live confidently, courageously, and hopefully." The motto of the college is "Incipit Vita Nova" ("Here Begins New Life") from Dante's New Life.

Academics

The Claremont Colleges

Scripps is a member of the Claremont Colleges, and much of student life revolves around the five colleges, or "5C's." Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Pomona College, Pitzer College and Harvey Mudd College not only interact socially, but also share dining halls, libraries, and other facilities spread throughout the bordering campuses. All five colleges are part of the Claremont University Consortium.

Any student attending Scripps can enroll in up to 2/3 of their classes at the other four colleges, and can also major at any of the other four, so long as the student's requested major is not offered at Scripps. This is the general academic policy at all five schools, and is meant to give students the resources of a larger university while still maintaining the qualities of a small, liberal-arts college.

Over the years, a rivalry has formed between the opposing sports teams CMS (Claremont-Mudd-Scripps) and PP (Pomona-Pitzer).

Rank & Curriculum

Scripps was ranked 27th nationally among liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & World Report as of 2008, and 4th, in terms of the nation's top women's colleges; tied with Mount Holyoke and Barnard College, both of which have been considered top women's colleges in the United States.

Academics are focused on interdisciplinary humanistic studies, combined with rigorous training in the disciplines. General requirements include classes in fine arts, letters, natural sciences, social sciences, foreign language, women's/gender studies and race/ethnic studies. Scripps also requires first-year students to take a writing course. Each graduating student must complete a senior thesis or project. It shares several academic programs with other members of the Claremont Consortium, including the Joint Science Department and the Joint Music Department.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascots:
Stags (men), Athenas (women)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
820
On Campus Housing:
Unavailable
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 31,500
Students Receiving Aid:
55%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Degree Programs at Scripps College

Bachelor's Level Programs

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Certificate Programs at Scripps College

Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 100%
Men 0%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 59%
Other 19%
Asian 13%
Hispanic 6%
African-American 3%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 63%
In-State 37%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
California 37%
Washington 12%
Oregon 9%
Arizona 4%
Texas 4%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
Track (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 31,500    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 31,332    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 168    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 4,589 12%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 8,693 7%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 17,101 46%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,789 41%  
Any Aid:
  55%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 46% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 94%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 640, Math: 620
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 740, Math: 710

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice

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Question: Is Scripps College a prestigious school?

Would you consider Scripps College a prestigious school? Thanks very much for your answers, they've been very helpful. :) Also, how would you rank the 5Cs overall? Even though Pomona is a "Hidden Ivy," how do you think Scripps compares to it?
6 months ago
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Best Answer

It's prestigious in academia, but your average joe probably hasn't heard of it.

Question: Scripps College vs. ASU?

I can't decide which school to tranfer to! I'm between going to Scripps College in Claremont,CA or Arizona State University in Tempe,AZ. Scripps is a private womens college (which is something I like) While ASU is a larger coed public school. Whats your opinion based on the school, the area, everthing. Oh fyi I am an english major. Any insight, suggestions? thanks!
7 months ago

Best Answer

Hi, I graduated from Scripps College in 2008 as an English and Spanish dual major. My favorite aspect of Scripps College was the wonderful faculty. Because Scripps is a small liberal arts college, the professors all knew me personally and I still keep in regular contact with some of the English faculty. Scripps students are also some of the most intelligent, caring, progressive, and forthright women I have ever met, who will be there for you in any crisis (as will the professors). If you're looking for a tight-knit community in which you'll form long-lasting relationships, Scripps is an excellent choice. As for the surrounding areas, I can't speak for Tempe, Arizona, since I've only ever visited it once. However, although Claremont isn't the most exciting neighborhood, it is safe, and Los Angeles is just a half-hour away by car or metro (the metro station is within walking distance). I didn't have a car until my senior year of college, and I wasn't particularly bored. I'm not sure if you've visited the campus, but it's gorgeous, and although the all-women environment means that the dorms are quiet (and clean!), the campus abuts four other co-ed colleges. You'll share the classes, resources, and dining halls of a middle-sized co-ed college, all while maintaining small, discussion-based classes with wonderful faculty and classmates. A note about the Scripps English department: the faculty hold doctorate degrees from Princeton, Columbia, Yale, and Berkeley, which is the #1 English PhD program in the nation. I especially recommend Professor Kim Drake -- I took classes with her for three years and she was my senior thesis adviser. She's great! Hope this helps, and let me know if you have any further questions.

Question: Scripps College.....?

I am looking for any info, experience, input on Scripps College (on of the Claremont Colleges). :)
10 months ago

Best Answer

It's a great school, and being next to the other colleges gives it a lot of advantages. The area beyond the campus isn't too exciting, but the weather's good.
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Question: Is it difficult to get into Scripps College?

I really want to go here. I have gotten straight A's my junior year with 2 APs. I got A's and B's sophomore year and Freshman year. my PSAT was so so with a 175, but I plan to improve by the time I take the SAT. I have a ton of extracurriculars and more than 100 hours of community service. So how hard is it to get into this school? (don't respond if you have no idea what Scripps college is.)
24 months ago

Best Answer

School Scripps College(CA) Public/Private Private Founded 1926 Religious Affiliation N/A Total Undergraduates 869 Location City/State Claremont, CA Setting suburban Distance from home (miles) N/A Academics Student-to-faculty ratio 11/1 Full-time faculty 67 Classes with under 20 students 78% Classes with 50+ students 1% Graduation rate* 73% Cost Private tuition and fees $35,850 Public in-state tuition and fees N/A Public out-of-state tuition and fees N/A Room/Board $10,800 Financial Aid** Students receiving: Need-based grants 41% Need-based self-help aid 37% Percent of need that was met 100% Average financial aid package $29,642 Average need-based grant $25,057 Average need-based loan $3,789 Admissions Selectivity most selective Acceptance rate 45% Number of applicants 1,873 Average high school GPA 4 SAT/ACT (25/75 percentile)**** 1250-1430 Student Satisfaction Freshman retention rate 90% Alumni giving rate 57% Student Body Diversity*** yes Fraternity members 0% Sorority members 0% Students living off campus 2%

Question: What is Scripps College like?

What do you like best about it? What do you like least about it? Who would you recommend it to? What types of things are there to do on campus?
30 months ago

Best Answer

I visited Scripps College a few month ago and first of all, the campus is beautiful. It has grass and trees everywhere and the buildings are pretty too. It's dorms are all pretty big and some even have walk-in closet space! The one i visited even had a sink and mirror. The dorms are pretty sweet and Scripps. Also, although it is a all-womens college, your classes would often have guys in them. Scripps is apart of the Claremont Colleges, which means guys aren't totally extinct. I think this is one of the unique pluses of Scripps, its all-womens without the seclusion. I would reccommend it to anyone who doesn't mind the feel of a small campus. Claremont is just a freeway drive away from los angeles, the beach, Big Bear, and other activities. There's also trains if you can't find a car. Overall, access to everything else is not that far away.

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