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Claremont, California 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, mathematics, science, music, 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 46% of them (as of 2005). Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 640. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 620 and 710. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Scripps College has broad appeal.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Scripps College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Scripps College has 908 enrolled students (as of 2005). A very high share of students at the school are female.
Scripps College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Scripps College values student athletics, and belongs to the Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Scripps College
1030 N Columbia Ave
Claremont, CA 91711-3948
General Phone: (909) 621-8000
Admissions Phone: (909) 621-8149
Financial Aid Phone: (909) 621-8275
http://www.scrippscollege.edu
Scripps College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 85 | English, political science, women's studies, French studies, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, anthropology, history, ... |
| Fine Arts | 20 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | psychology |
| Science | 20 | biology, science and society, biological and biomedical sciences, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, physics |
| Medicine | 13 | pre-med, neuroscience |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | dance, drama |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 5 | film and photography |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy, religion |
| Law | 2 | legal studies |
| Engineering | 2 | various engineering courses |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | public policy analysis |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Scripps College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 181 | 46 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 7 | 1 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Scripps College had a total enrollment of 908 students (898 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 43% |
| 20-21 | 45% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 38% |
| Washington | 12% |
| Oregon | 10% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Arizona | 4% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
Scripps College offers campus housing for 784 of its 898 (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 | 1,836 | 847 | 46% | 234 | 28% |
| Women | 1,836 | 847 | 46% | 234 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 640 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 710 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 |
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 | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 30% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (909) 621-8149
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,500 |
| Room and board | $ 9,500 |
| Room charge | $ 5,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,400 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (909) 621-8275
Scripps College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $100,121 | 12 | $101,128 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $80,030 | 15 | $79,502 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $56,912 | 10 | $59,296 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $87,382 | 38 | $80,201 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
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
German Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
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
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
(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% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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