Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.The mission of Scripps College is to educate women to develop their intellect and talents through active participation in a community of scholars, so that as graduates they may contribute to society through public and private lives of leadership, service, integrity, and creativity.
School Overview: | Scripps College | |
| County | Los Angeles County, CA | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 98 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 952 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 950 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 935 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 17 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 11% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% |
| % Black | 6% | 6% |
| % White | 64% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $43,620 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $43,620 | $24,744 |
| Tuition | $40,236 | |
| Percent Admitted | 32% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 640-730 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 620-700 | 460-573 |
| SAT Writing (25-75%) | 650-730 | 440-570 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 26-31 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 29-34 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 28-32 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Founded in 1926 by newspaper publisher and philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps, Scripps College is the women's college of The Claremont Colleges. It is frequently described as one of America's most beautiful college campuses. Designed by architect Gordon Kaufmann in 1926, the campus is now included in the National Register of Historic Places.
- Scripps' scenic 37-acre campus is located at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains in Claremont, California. There are seventeen academic/administrative buildings, nine residence halls and one senior apartment building on campus. The Sally Tiernan Fieldhouse is the newest campus building, which encompasses exercise rooms, a 25-meter pool, and a soccer/lacrosse playing field. There are also several shared buildings for jointly sponsored programs of The Claremont Colleges including Keck Science Center, libraries, a medical service center, and a bookstore.
- Courses of Study at Scripps includes Anthropology, Art, Art History, Asian Studies, Classics, Dance, Economics, English, French Studies, Gender and Women's Studies, Hispanic Studies, History, Italian, German, Languages and Literature, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Religion and Science.
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