Scripps College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Claremont, California, which is a predominantly suburban area. The school enrolls 970 students annually, allowing for greater access to faculty.
Areas of study offered at Scripps College include but are not limited to:
- English Language And Literature
- Psychology
- Ethnic Cultural And Gender Studies
- Social Sciences
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score between 1940 - 2190 on the SAT, or 29 - 32 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. An estimated 40% of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 33% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at scrippscollege.edu.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $46,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $7,700. Students attending Scripps College may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.
Scripps College has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA.
Contact information, academics information, programs offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.scrippscollege.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the students Scripps College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Scripps College has a total student population of about 990, with undergraduate students making up about 98% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $49,000-$59,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- Part time students pay in the range of $1,500 to $1,800 per unit
- May offer prepaid tuition, allowing students to purchase tuition at current rates for future years.
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 59% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 57% | $28,529 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 33% | $4,726 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Scripps College may provide services like:- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
Graduation Rates
With a high graduation rate of around 84%, Scripps College is among the most successful schools in the area.
| Number of Year to Graduate | Percent of Entering Class |
|---|---|
| Students Graduating in 4 Years | 80% |
| Graduating in 5 Years | 4% |
| Graduating in 6 Years | 0.4% |
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Scripps College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Neuroscience (B)
- Biophysics (B)
- Molecular Biology (B)
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Media Studies (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Engineering
- Pre-Engineering (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (B)
- United States Studies (B)
- French Studies (B)
- Asian Studies (B)
- Latin American Studies (B)
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies (B)
- African-American Black Studies (B)
- Asian-American Studies (B)
- German Studies
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Spanish Language and Literature (B)
- Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (B)
- Foreign Languages and Literatures (B)
- Japanese Language and Literature (B)
Health and Clinical Professions
- PreMed Studies (C)
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Human Biology (B)
- Science, Technology and Society (B)
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies (B)
- International and Global Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Legal Studies (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Humanistic Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Physical Sciences
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
- Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Public Policy (B)
Social Sciences
- Economics (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Visual and Performing Arts
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Art History (B)
- Dance (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Scripps College.
- California State University - Fullerton in Fullerton, CA (18 miles away)
- California State University - San Bernardino in San Bernardino, CA (23 miles away)
- University of California - Riverside in Riverside, CA (24 miles away)
- California State University - Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA (26 miles away)
- California State University - Dominguez Hills in Carson, CA (35 miles away)
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Data Disclaimer
Information displayed on this page has been obtained from Institution, State, and Federal data sources, including the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Survey 2010-2016. Information should be solely used for informational purposes only and may not be accurate for the current year. Contact Scripps College for official up-to-date information.