Scripps College

Location: Claremont, CA (suburban, large town)

Size: 958 students

Avg percent need-met: 100%

Acceptance rate: 35%

Middle 50% ACT: 29-33 **Test Optional**

Middle 50% SAT: 1320-1470 **Test Optional**

Scripps is a small liberal arts school that develops women into smart, socially conscious individuals. As part of the Claremont Consortium, they boast incredible access to resources and a strong sense of community. Professors are challenging, and they emphasize interdisciplinary learning. The student body can be a bit cliquey, but is engaged, outgoing, and passionate. The campus is quiet and feminist, with lots of dialogue about issues.

Popular majors / known for: Psychology, political science, biology, economics

Academic approach: Liberal arts with a core three-semester interdisciplinary program

Fun fact: Scripps makes their own olive oil on campus!

Check out campus photos here!

What sets Scripps apart

  • Check out their sustainability initiatives

  • Part of the Claremont Consortium with Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer, and Pomona Colleges, and two grad schools

    • "Each of The Claremont Colleges is an independent institution with its own student body, faculty, campus, and distinctive mission and identity. Together, the schools form a rich intellectual network with myriad benefits for students, faculty, and staff: joint academic programs, cross-registration in courses, a two-million-volume library, student bookstore, health and counseling services, chaplains offices, and recreational facilities, among others.”

Application Details

RD deadline: January 5th

Early Action deadline: N/A

Supplemental essays: Yes

Application fee: $60

On Common App: Yes

CSS profile: Required, due February 1st

Interviews: Considered

School also featured in: None

Page last updated: May 2022