Scripps College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2936 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #837 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #769 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #66 of 249 | In California |
| #6 of 10 | In Claremont |
| #1122 of 1,385 | For Media Studies |
| Top50% | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 28%
- Undergraduates
- 1,080
- Graduates
- 19
- 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 28% 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 | 28% | 28% | |
| Applicants | 3,099 | 3,099 | |
| Admissions | 865 | 865 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 260 | 260 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
83 or 32%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1390
or below
75% of them
had 1510
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Scripps College are 1390-1510 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
41 or 16%
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 | 590 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 143 (13%) |
| Asian | 140 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 123 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 44 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 41 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 18 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Scripps College is $43,923 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 | $14,150 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,047 |
| $48-75K | $18,900 |
| $75-110K | $32,962 |
| $110K+ | $50,363 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $60,494 | $48,598 |
| Tuition in-state | $60,494 | $48,598 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $60,494 | $48,598 |
| Fee in-district | $218 | |
| Fee in-state | $218 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $218 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,087 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $19,818 |
| Room charge | $10,750 |
| Meal charge | $9,068 |
Scripps College majors
Scripps College has granted 227 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Scripps College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 23 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 18 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 17 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 |
| Environmental Science | 15 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 13 |
| Neuroscience | 13 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 12 |
| Human Biology | 9 |
| Computer Science | 6 |
| History, General | 5 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 4 |
| Anthropology, General | 4 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 4 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 4 |
| Physics, General | 4 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 4 |
| Chemistry, General | 3 |
| Environmental Studies | 3 |
| Mathematics, General | 3 |
| Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 3 |
| Sociology, General | 3 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 2 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 2 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Systems Science and Theory | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Accounting | 1 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 |
| Biochemistry | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
| French Studies | 1 |
| Legal Studies | 1 |
| Linguistics | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 227 |
Scripps College has a graduation rate of 84%, which is among the 9% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 84% | 84% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Scripps College has published 1,306 scientific papers with 19,651 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 Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | 43 |
| 1992 | 10 | 69 |
| 1993 | 8 | 126 |
| 1994 | 12 | 95 |
| 1995 | 4 | 86 |
| 1996 | 9 | 88 |
| 1997 | 6 | 89 |
| 1998 | 11 | 94 |
| 1999 | 12 | 78 |
| 2000 | 17 | 137 |
| 2001 | 13 | 213 |
| 2002 | 12 | 239 |
| 2003 | 12 | 293 |
| 2004 | 12 | 236 |
| 2005 | 13 | 289 |
| 2006 | 24 | 274 |
| 2007 | 19 | 306 |
| 2008 | 34 | 350 |
| 2009 | 24 | 435 |
| 2010 | 45 | 452 |
| 2011 | 47 | 527 |
| 2012 | 67 | 672 |
| 2013 | 45 | 804 |
| 2014 | 47 | 857 |
| 2015 | 63 | 920 |
| 2016 | 45 | 991 |
| 2017 | 61 | 1004 |
| 2018 | 54 | 1143 |
| 2019 | 79 | 1371 |
| 2020 | 95 | 1490 |
| 2021 | 93 | 1769 |
| 2022 | 64 | 1788 |
| 2023 | 74 | 1777 |
Scripps College alumni
-
Gabrielle Giffords
- Enrolled in Scripps College
- In 1993 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- entrepreneurgun control activistpoliticianbusinesspersonanalyst
- 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.
-
Matthew Logelin
- Years
- 1977-.. (age 47)
- 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.
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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
- ballet dancerphotographer
- 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 | 378 |
| 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 |