Scripps College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2978 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #838 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #770 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #67 of 249 | In California |
| #6 of 10 | In Claremont |
| #1035 of 2,170 | For Art History |
| Top50% | For 13 other topics |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 34%
- Undergraduates
- 1,082
- Graduates
- 21
- Male:Female Ratio
- 0:100
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
- Website
- www.scrippscollege.edu
Scripps College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Scripps College has an acceptance rate of 34% and is among the top 8% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 34% | 34% | |
| Applicants | 3,082 | 3,082 | |
| Admissions | 1,046 | 1,046 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 275 | 275 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
71 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1420
or below
75% of them
had 1530
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Scripps College are 1420-1530 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
48 or 17%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 32
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Scripps College are 32-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 584 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 151 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 132 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 122 (11%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 47 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 44 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 23 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Scripps College is $45,505 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,617 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,067 |
| $48-75K | $22,440 |
| $75-110K | $28,567 |
| $110K+ | $51,165 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $63,216 | $48,598 |
| Tuition in-state | $63,216 | $48,598 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $63,216 | $48,598 |
| Fee in-district | $218 | |
| Fee in-state | $218 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $218 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,046 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $20,998 |
| Room charge | $11,390 |
| Meal charge | $9,608 |
Scripps College majors
Scripps College has granted 250 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Scripps College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 32 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 32 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 20 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 13 |
| Environmental Science | 12 |
| Human Biology | 10 |
| Molecular Biology | 7 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 |
| Neuroscience | 6 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Anthropology, General | 5 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 5 |
| Biochemistry | 4 |
| History, General | 4 |
| Physics, General | 4 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 3 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 3 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 3 |
| French Studies | 3 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 |
| Mathematics, General | 3 |
| Pre-Engineering | 3 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Asian-American Studies | 2 |
| Chemistry, General | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 2 |
| Music, General | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Accounting | 1 |
| Computer Science | 1 |
| Dance, General | 1 |
| European Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Linguistics | 1 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 1 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 1 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 250 |
Scripps College has a graduation rate of 87%, which is among the 6% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 87% | 87% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Scripps College has published 1,495 scientific papers with 27,969 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Medicine, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 11 | 102 |
| 1993 | 11 | 164 |
| 1994 | 11 | 151 |
| 1995 | 3 | 135 |
| 1996 | 9 | 165 |
| 1997 | 6 | 148 |
| 1998 | 11 | 167 |
| 1999 | 12 | 150 |
| 2000 | 19 | 201 |
| 2001 | 13 | 312 |
| 2002 | 13 | 342 |
| 2003 | 13 | 435 |
| 2004 | 14 | 353 |
| 2005 | 35 | 407 |
| 2006 | 24 | 377 |
| 2007 | 19 | 411 |
| 2008 | 37 | 498 |
| 2009 | 29 | 566 |
| 2010 | 58 | 616 |
| 2011 | 52 | 697 |
| 2012 | 64 | 822 |
| 2013 | 47 | 946 |
| 2014 | 49 | 1018 |
| 2015 | 63 | 1121 |
| 2016 | 48 | 1117 |
| 2017 | 69 | 1260 |
| 2018 | 53 | 1383 |
| 2019 | 85 | 1761 |
| 2020 | 103 | 1918 |
| 2021 | 107 | 2340 |
| 2022 | 65 | 2335 |
| 2023 | 89 | 2444 |
| 2024 | 63 | 2345 |
Scripps College alumni
-
Gabby Giffords
- Enrolled in Scripps College
- In 1993 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- businesspersonpoliticiangun control activistentrepreneuranalyst
- Biography
-
Gabrielle Dee Giffords is an American retired politician and gun control activist. She served as a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Arizona's 8th congressional district from January 2007 until January 2012, when she resigned because of a severe brain injury suffered during an assassination attempt. A member of the Democratic Party, she was the third woman in Arizona's history to be elected to the U.S. Congress.
-
Serena Altschul
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
-
Serena Altschul is an American broadcast journalist, known for her work at MTV News and CBS.
-
Matthew Logelin
- Years
- 1977-.. (age 48)
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
-
Matthew Logelin is an American author, blogger, public speaker, and charity founder. In 2011, he published Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss and Love, which was a New York Times Best Seller. His blog, Matt, Liz and Madeline: Life and Death, All in a 27-Hour Period, received over 40,000 hits per day at its height in 2008. Both the blog and the memoir document his grief and sudden single parenthood following the unexpected death of his wife, Liz Logelin, 27 hours after the birth of the couple's first child. A screen adaptation of the memoir starring Kevin Hart and presented by the Obamas premiered on Netflix in 2021. In 2009, Logelin established The Liz Logelin Foundation, a non-profit organization providing financial grants to families with children who have lost a parent. In 2018, he was featured on an episode of the podcast Reply All, where the hosts attempted to help him take down viral ads featuring misrepresentations about his and his wife's story.
-
Eva Rubinstein
- Occupations
- photographerballet dancer
- Biography
-
Eva Rubinstein is a Polish-American photographer whose artistic works present portraits, nudes and interiors, often taken in Europe as well as the United States.
General info
| Founded | 1926 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Incipit Vita Nova |
| Colors | sage green, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 388 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1030 North Columbia Avenue Claremont, California, 91711-3905 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 37,000 |
| Phone | 9096218000 |