Scripps College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2690 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 762 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 697 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 60 of 249 | In California |
| # 6 of 10 | In Claremont, CA |
| # 1041 of 14,131 | For Art History |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
38%
Enrollment
23,453
Average SAT
1,490
Average ACT
33
Avg. cost to attend
$44,396 /y
Aid receiving
62%
Undergraduates
1,117
Graduates
20
Male:Female Ratio
0:100
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Scripps College has an acceptance rate of 38% and is among the top 1% 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 | 38% | 38% | 38% |
| Applicants | 3,199 | - | 3,199 |
| Admissions | 1,225 | - | 1,225 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 313 | - | 313 |
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
| â– White | 53% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 4% |
| â– Asian | 15% |
| â– Hispanic | 11% |
| â– Black or African American | 4% |
| â– Two or more races | 10% |
| â– Unknown | 2% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Scripps College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Scripps College majors
Scripps College has granted 248 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Scripps College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 29 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 22 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 |
| Environmental Science | 16 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 14 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 11 |
| Neuroscience | 10 |
| Anthropology, General | 6 |
| Human Biology | 6 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 |
| Biochemistry | 5 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 5 |
| Pre-Engineering | 5 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 4 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 4 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 4 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 4 |
| History, General | 4 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Asian-American Studies | 3 |
| Dance, General | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 |
| Legal Studies | 3 |
| Mathematics, General | 3 |
| Chemistry, General | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 |
| Molecular Biology | 2 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 2 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 2 |
| Accounting | 1 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 |
| Environmental Studies | 1 |
| French Studies | 1 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 1 |
| Music, General | 1 |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 |
| Russian Studies | 1 |
| Systems Science and Theory | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 248 |
Publications & Citations
Scripps College has published 1,550 scientific papers with 29,706 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 History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
1,043
/ 18,421
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
757
/ 18,505
|
| Environmental Science |
634
/ 12,079
|
| Computer Science |
606
/ 15,226
|
| Philosophy |
591
/ 9,692
|
| Political Science |
584
/ 10,912
|
| Sociology |
544
/ 11,161
|
| Law |
535
/ 10,802
|
| Medicine |
512
/ 12,913
|
| History |
477
/ 6,737
|
| Psychology |
470
/ 15,361
|
| Physics |
458
/ 8,605
|
| Engineering |
456
/ 9,014
|
| Chemistry |
414
/ 8,121
|
| Art & Design |
378
/ 7,071
|
| Geography and Cartography |
356
/ 6,292
|
| Geology |
319
/ 6,873
|
| Ecology |
301
/ 6,776
|
| Biochemistry |
277
/ 4,948
|
| Genetics |
273
/ 4,914
|
| Business |
266
/ 7,167
|
| Archaeology |
262
/ 5,176
|
| Linguistics |
245
/ 5,082
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
244
/ 4,182
|
| Paleontology |
241
/ 5,966
|
| Economics |
232
/ 6,260
|
| Mathematics |
211
/ 4,735
|
| Neuroscience |
207
/ 8,138
|
| Social Psychology |
202
/ 6,401
|
| Psychiatry |
193
/ 7,734
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
191
/ 2,228
|
| Organic chemistry |
186
/ 4,243
|
| Literature |
177
/ 1,439
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
177
/ 3,003
|
| Botany |
145
/ 2,820
|
| Statistics |
139
/ 3,577
|
| Pathology |
138
/ 3,636
|
| Materials Science |
137
/ 3,295
|
| Art History |
135
/ 1,538
|
| Child Psychology |
130
/ 6,595
|
Annual publication & citation counts
19 Notable alumni
1. Judith Keep
1944-2004 (aged 60)
lawyer
judge
Judith Nelsen Keep was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.
2. Suzanne Muchnic
1940-. (aged 86)
opinion journalist
art critic
writer
journalist
art historian
Suzanne Muchnic is an art writer who was a staff art reporter and art critic at the Los Angeles Times for 31 years. She has also written books on artists, collectors, and museums.
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3. Margaret Dilloway
novelist
Margaret Dilloway is a Japanese American author best known for her novels How To Be An American Housewife and The Care And Handling Of Roses With Thorns.
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4. Karen I. Tse
1964-. (aged 62)
Karen Irene Tse is a Swiss American of Chinese descent, and lives in Geneva. Tse is primarily concerned with human rights and is the founder and CEO of the global non-profit International Bridges to Justice which advocates for legal rights in more than 50 developing countries.
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All 19 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Founded
1926
Motto
Incipit Vita Nova
Colors
sage green, white
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
396
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
1030 North Columbia Avenue Claremont, California, 91711 United States
City Population
37,000
Phone
9096218000
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