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Scripps Women College was founded by Ellen Browning Scripps in 1926 in Claremont, California. It is part of the five-member Claremont College system. This college’s 37-acre campus is located at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. It has been listed in the National Register of Historical Places.
Scripps was ranked 3rd among the country’s top women’s colleges, and 25th among the top liberal arts colleges in the United States by U.S. News and World Report in 2009. Scripps formed the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps after joining with Claremont Men's College and Harvey Mudd College in 1976.
Some of the notable alumni of Scripps include Edith Pattou, Mary Parker Lewis, and Judith N. Keep , the first female Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. Scripps also offers a number of scholarships and fellowships, including the Eaton Ecological Research Award, the James E. Scripps scholarship, and the J. Paul Getty multicultural internship.
Claremont, CA is home to Scripps College. Claremont is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Scripps College go up to the Post-Baccalaureate certificate.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in medicine, science, drama and performing arts, fine arts, and liberal arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Scripps College attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 43% of them (as of 2007-2008). Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 640. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 620 and 710.
Scripps College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Scripps College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 920 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at Scripps College are female.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Scripps College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Scripps College
1030 North Columbia Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711-3905
General Phone: (909) 621-8000
http://www.scrippscollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 90 | political science, economics, French studies, English, Spanish studies, interdisciplinary studies, history, Latin American studies, ... |
| Science | 25 | biology, chemistry, molecular biology, biological and biomedical sciences, physics, biological and physical sciences |
| Therapy and Counseling | 22 | psychology |
| Medicine | 21 | pre-med, neuroscience |
| Fine Arts | 15 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 9 | film and photography |
| Religion and Philosophy | 6 | philosophy, religion |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama, dance |
| Business and Management | 3 | accounting |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | public policy analysis |
Number of programs and degrees for Scripps College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 185 | 41 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 14 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Scripps College had a total enrollment of 920 students (904 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 14% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 21% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 49% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 40% |
| Oregon | 13% |
| Washington | 12% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
Scripps College offers campus housing for 858 of its 904 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Claremont, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,931 | 837 | 43% | 253 | 30% |
| Women | 1,931 | 837 | 43% | 253 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 640 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 710 |
| SAT Writing | 650 | 730 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 32 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 85% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 45% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 37,950 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 37,950 |
| Room and board | $ 11,500 |
| Room charge | $ 6,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Scripps College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 117400)
Scripps College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 24 | 30 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $121,759 | 18 | $118,894 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $91,688 | 13 | $89,531 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $70,436 | 7 | $71,703 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $58,333 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $100,346 | 44 | $94,452 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Asian-American Studies
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish and Iberian Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICINE
Neuroscience
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Scripps College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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