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Founded in 1926, Scripps College. is a Private college. Located in California, which is a city setting in California, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 1,039 full time undergraduate students, and 18 full time graduate students.
The Scripps College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 97 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Scripps College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Admissions at are considered More Selective, with ,11% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 9 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
100% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 93% were in the top quarter, and 79% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Scripps College.
29 Students rated on-campus housing 4.4 stars. 52 % gave the school a 5.0.
12 Students rated off-campus housing 3.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
29 Students rated campus food 4.6 stars. 66 % gave the school a 5.0.
28 Students rated campus facilities 4.7 stars. 71 % gave the school a 5.0.
29 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 79 % gave the school a 5.0.
28 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.
28 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.
29 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.
4 Students rated Scripps College
Scripps College was the right place for me. Located in the tucked away suburbs of Claremont, I found an entirely different environment than what I'm used to. I'm a very shy and introverted person and I met my best friends here...the housing assignments were amazing for me. I grew so much academically because the classes are as rigorous as they get and the professors are so close. Senior THESIS is as intense as it gets. You'll find the quiet wallflowers, unafraid to own their feminism, and the charismatic faces who can't run away from the F-word faster. Honestly, Scripps is not very racially or economically diverse. I was often the only non-white, non-upper middle-class person in the room, and I noticed the most my freshmen year. First year is when we are entering college with our high school assumptions, so of course, it was the hardest to meld with such different kind of group. Scripps has an Admissions Advisory Board and FirstGen program for Low SES students of color like me. That's where I found community and the most support. These programs enabled me, they gave me a sense of belonging and made it so that I could fully love and enjoy my experience as a Scripps.
I really love the campus and the environment. The students are extremely friendly and there's always someone willing to extend a helping hand if needed. The professors are also very approachable and are more than happy to help you understand the material and talk with you more if need be. It's an all around wonderful place and I'm happy to attend!
There is so much that Scripps is not. We don't have much of a sports scene, our dorm life could be better, and the campus itself tends to be quiet, especially on the weekends. Scripps is definitely not for everyone, but I love this school and wouldn't want to be anywhere else. Though I have only spent a year at Scripps, I believe that my time here has shaped me into a more open-minded and confident young woman. In many ways, Scripps is a traditional liberal arts college; it is a small, residential school, with a tight-knit community. Classes are excellent. Students are thoughtful, driven, and creative, which makes for exciting class discussions. Professors are brilliant, but also unpretentious and great at teaching. Scripps also offers the resources of a much larger school, as it is part of the Claremont consortium of liberal arts colleges. We share many resources, including clubs, classes, dining halls, a library, a counseling center, and a health center.
This is a sad place with a nice facade and no soul - full of activists including professors and administrators. The president and board are totally incompetent. Tuition keeps rising because they know the rich will pay for their white children to attend while those in need continue to suffer. This is a bad place. Find another college to attend and don’t waste your money,
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Scripps College is 29%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
For parents: Parents need to realize that it is their child that is going to be living at the school, and not them. They should offer opinions about financial issues and academic goals. However, when it comes to setting and social life, the students should be able to make that decision for themselves. The parents should not make their child feel pressured about choosing a school. For students: Focus on thinking about where you want to live for 4 years and what kind of people you want to meet. College is an amazing opportunity to build friendships and gain extensive amounts of knowledge. Don't focus on social activities. Drinking, and parties will always be there. Focus on what will make you happiest and make for a good educational experience. To make the most of your college experience, you must try to take classes you are interested in and become a well-rounded individual. Try new things, this is your only chance. Find something you love and continue to build on it. Do not feel pressured by the future. Focus on the now and appreciate every day that you spend at school. Good luck!
There is no typical Scripps woman, but my classmates are generally passionate, intellectually curious, and desire to change the world in some manner.
Something that is very unique about Scripps College, is the beaty of the campus, because not every campas has the beautiful green grass, amazing architechture and amazing weather. Also, Scripps is an all women's college.
What I like about Scripps is the fact that you have access to the resources of the entire Claremont Consortium while still getting the personalized attention you'd expect from a small, private, liberal arts college.
Scripps students vary in their academic lives; some women are very serious and motivated about grades while others are much more relaxed. It's possible to get through your classes without a herculean effort, but if you are self-motivated you will get a lot more out your time here.
One guy from another campus said the stereotype for Scripps students was "either very studious or 'loose.'" Some also think that because we're a women's college, we don't allow guys on our campus and will blow our "rape whistles" if we see a guy on campus.
The stereo type are NOT accurate. Scripps women are intelligent and kind people. No matter who they love, they came to Scripps to learn and better themselves.
Challah for Hunger is one of our most popular clubs. We get together and make and sell yummy flavors of challah [like chocolate or cinamon raison!] to raise money for local and global organizations to fight hunger. But besides that, there are TONS of clubs for almost anything, if not at Scripps, then as a 5C club that anyone may join. We just had our first Relay for Life hosted by Colleges Against Cancer! The idea that Scripps is this isolated women's school where we never see men and if we see the light of male, we scream and explode into flames is such a myth. Because of the consortium there are men everywhere, so Scripps becomes much more of an all girls' dorm. Every school hosts 5C parties throughout the year and there are 5C activities/school hosted events 6 days a week, and usually there are 4 things to choose from every night of the weekend. Many of the relationships at Scripps are college relationships: hook ups and short relationships. There definitely are very serious relationships that last a long time [I've been in one since November, after my own personal stint of meeting guys at parties, and the same is for a few friends of mine]. I had guy friends from myself as well as his friends, and many of my friends also had inter-campus relationships. You can't avoid exes like you can at giant universities, we don't have that many places to hide, unfortunately. But on the whole, because everyone is friends, we're all pretty amicable. Relationships depend on the people entering them and their expectations. I didn't even want a relationship, but he won me over eventually. Meeting guys is not impossible and it's always fun to run around enjoying yourself for a while. Many of my closest friends are my hallmates from freshmen year. We lived together, cried together, loved together and grew together. I also have so many friends from orientation and classes, and we are all so close. There’s no stopping those friendships, and every girl I know from Scripps is the best and there for me no matter what. The 5Cs don't really have Greek life. I think we have a very small number of 5C frarorities [frat-sororities] but they aren't really big time, they don't have houses and I don't really know if they have the type of alum participation/sponsorship/connections as a large university.
Someone not afraid of going out to meet boys, since it is an all-women's college.
Dean Wood, who is a god-awful dean of students and an embarassment to the school
Small classes, southern California location.
Anyone who is disadvantaged or underrepresented in higher education (ie: economically disadvantaged, racially underrepresented or dis/differently abled).
It is difficult sophomore year to find your place because there is nothing special for you. Therefore, you should make sure you get yourself involved in a variety of things and be totally open trying new things when the opportunity arises. Also, start networking right away and don't be afraid to use the career services at the beginning of your college career. They are an amazing resource and can help you at whatever it is you are looking to do.
The campus is beautiful, the other Claremont colleges nearby provide variety, and there is a lot of stuff going on all the time on the campuses. Alcohol is provided for free by the schools at many events and parties.
An amazing place to learn and grow. With a beautiful setting, amazing weather and unbeatable academics, Scripps is one of the best colleges in the country. Although the fact that it is a women's college can be a detternt for many applicants, the availability of the Claremont College consortium gives students the best of all worlds!
Strong, empowered women.
When first arriving it is hard to adjust, but that is probably the same anywhere else.
Weekends in Claremont are jam packed with events, but a typical weekend is going to vary by person. The schools always make sure to have at least one huge party every Saturday, and sometimes there is a big party on a Friday too (though Fridays are actually pretty mellow at Scripps). Besides parties, you can almost always find a couple concerts, a peer mentor event, a festival, or some sort of event with free food on campus each weekend. The problem in Claremont is deciding which events you want to go to, as the amount of choices can almost be overwhelming. I can guarantee that you will never be bored!
Diversity, diversity, diversity. It's a big buzz word, and it encompasses a lot. Like many small liberal arts colleges, Scripps is largely white, so there's a constant discussion of how to increase diversity-- and how to best benefit from the diversity that we *do* have. Some great speakers have come to talk on this topic: most recently, Rinku Sen of colorlines.com
My classes have ranged in size from ~45 students to as small as 4 students. Generally, my classes are discussion based, so it's important to have done the reading and to be prepared to discuss the subject at hand. Scripps classes, sometimes even more so than classes at other of the Claremont consortium schools, can be very writing intensive, with a high level of expectation from professors. That said, I LOVE my classes. My professors know my name, and stop to chat when I run into them outside the class. They are passionate about what they teach, and it shows in the work they do. It infuses the classroom with energy and brings life and excitement to the classroom, even when we're studying texts from the third century!
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All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
60% of students attending Scripps College receive some sort of financial aid. 8% were awarded federal grants. While 31% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
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