Scripps College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,085
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	30%
Students retention rate	97%
On-time graduation rate	82%

Located in Claremont, California, Scripps College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Scripps College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Scripps College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Scripps College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 97% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Freshman students are required to live on campus
Women online
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

29.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$58,442

Cost of attendance at Scripps College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$58,442

Cost of attendance at Scripps College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at Scripps College received on average $21,645 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,645

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	19	9%	$4,979	$94,605
Other Federal Grant	174	86%	$1,116	$194,244
State Grant/Scholarships	11	5%	$9,175	$100,924
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	116	57%	$31,230	$3,622,656
Total Grant & Scholarships	181	89%	$21,645	$3,917,824

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Scripps College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Scripps College students is 82.3%.

82.3%

asian 92.5% 37 students
African American 69.2% 9 students
white 81.4% 105 students
unknown 81.2% 13 students
hispanic 77.8% 28 students
International Students 88.9% 16 students
Mixed Race 80.0% 20 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Scripps College provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Scripps College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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