Scripps College: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2840 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #829 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #762 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #66 of 249 | In California |
| #6 of 10 | In Claremont |
| #1057 of 2,248 | For Classics and Ancient History |
| Top50% | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
- Undergraduates
- 1,095
- 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 30% and is among the top 7% 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 | 30% | 30% | |
| Applicants | 2,952 | 2,952 | |
| Admissions | 872 | 872 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 328 | 328 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
101 or 31%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1380
or below
75% of them
had 1520
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Scripps College are 1380-1520 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
74 or 23%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 31
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Scripps College are 31-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| 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 | 591 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 156 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 148 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 105 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 43 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 43 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 30 (3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Scripps College is $44,770 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 | $17,911 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,904 |
| $48-75K | $27,584 |
| $75-110K | $39,471 |
| $110K+ | $53,681 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $58,224 | $46,774 |
| Tuition in-state | $58,224 | $46,774 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $58,224 | $46,774 |
| Fee in-district | $218 | |
| Fee in-state | $218 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $218 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,085 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,998 |
| Room charge | $10,346 |
| Meal charge | $8,652 |
Scripps College majors
Scripps College has granted 255 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Scripps College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 29 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 |
| Environmental Science | 16 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 14 |
| Molecular Biology | 13 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 12 |
| Neuroscience | 11 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 |
| Anthropology, General | 7 |
| Biochemistry | 7 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 7 |
| Chemistry, General | 5 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 |
| Mathematics, General | 5 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 5 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Sociology, General | 5 |
| Computer Science | 4 |
| Legal Studies | 4 |
| Physics, General | 4 |
| Systems Science and Theory | 4 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 3 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 3 |
| Latin American Studies | 3 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 3 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 3 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 2 |
| History, General | 2 |
| Human Biology | 2 |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 2 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other | 1 |
| Biophysics | 1 |
| Dance, General | 1 |
| French Studies | 1 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 |
| Linguistics | 1 |
| Music, General | 1 |
| Pre-Engineering | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 1 |
| Grand Total | 255 |
Scripps College has a graduation rate of 82%, which is among the 11% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 82% | 82% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Scripps College has published 1,138 scientific papers with 17,465 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Medicine, Law, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 | 48 |
| 1991 | 6 | 47 |
| 1992 | 8 | 68 |
| 1993 | 9 | 124 |
| 1994 | 7 | 97 |
| 1995 | 4 | 85 |
| 1996 | 9 | 88 |
| 1997 | 6 | 85 |
| 1998 | 10 | 86 |
| 1999 | 11 | 75 |
| 2000 | 17 | 133 |
| 2001 | 13 | 200 |
| 2002 | 11 | 232 |
| 2003 | 9 | 293 |
| 2004 | 12 | 255 |
| 2005 | 14 | 275 |
| 2006 | 21 | 265 |
| 2007 | 16 | 278 |
| 2008 | 31 | 326 |
| 2009 | 26 | 395 |
| 2010 | 38 | 432 |
| 2011 | 43 | 487 |
| 2012 | 50 | 639 |
| 2013 | 39 | 749 |
| 2014 | 51 | 801 |
| 2015 | 54 | 846 |
| 2016 | 40 | 933 |
| 2017 | 53 | 965 |
| 2018 | 48 | 1007 |
| 2019 | 66 | 1271 |
| 2020 | 92 | 1379 |
| 2021 | 98 | 1859 |
| 2022 | 59 | 1671 |
Scripps College alumni
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Gabrielle Giffords
- Enrolled in Scripps College
- In 1993 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- entrepreneuranalystbusinesspersonpoliticiangun control activist
- Biography
-
Gabrielle Dee Giffords is an American retired politician and gun control advocate who 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 due to 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.
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Serena Altschul
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
-
Serena Altschul is an American broadcast journalist, known for her work at MTV News and CBS.
-
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.
-
Hannah-Beth Jackson
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Hannah-Beth Jackson is an American politician who served in the California State Senate from 2012 to 2020. A Democrat, she represented the 19th Senate District, encompassing Santa Barbara County and most of Ventura County.
General info
| Founded | 1926 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Incipit Vita Nova |
| Colors | sage green, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 345 |
| 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 |