Scripps College: Review & Facts

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Scripps College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,100 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1926 and is one of the 9 colleges located in Claremont, California.

Academic Offerings

Scripps College will give you the opportunity to receive a 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, or postbaccalaureate certificate.

Majors
Offered
65
Scripps College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 65 majors. The most popular concentrations are Biology, Medical, Political Science, General Studies, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Scripps College is very high at 91% (well above California average). Considering this statistic, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
91%
Good
The graduation rate at Scripps College is very good: 88%. Nearly 9% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Scripps College is good -- 10:1. Learn more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high - about $60,500 a year. The additional fees at Scripps College beyond tuition are nearly $300; which totals $60,800 per year.

Read the details about Scripps College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
28%
Hard
According to government data, 3,099 applications were submitted and 865 were accepted, so it is quite challenging to get accepted at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Scripps College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$10,800
High
Scripps College provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Scripps College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Scripps College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,100 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is high, about $10,800 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Scripps College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Scripps College seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Scripps College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Scripps College
1030 North Columbia Avenue
Claremont, California
91711-3905, USA
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