Âé¶¹Çø recognizes the important role counselors and educators play in a student’s academic career. Below, you’ll find quick reference information about Scripps, our application process, and resources you can share with students.
What to Know
ModernÌýwomen’s college: A contemporary women’s college with a diverse student body and an education grounded in women’s leadership, perspectives, and experiences.ÌýSee our gender policy for admission.Ìý
Rigorous liberal arts education: An interdisciplinary curriculum centered on critical thinking, creativity, and intellectual curiosity.Ìý
Small college with big resources:ÌýScrippsÌýstudents have the personal attention and community of a small liberal arts college alongside the academic, social, and extracurricular opportunities ofÌýThe ClaremontÌýColleges.Ìý
Open to first-year and transfer students: Scripps welcomes students entering directly from high school or gap years as well as students transferring from other colleges.Ìý
- Early Decision is a great fit for students who know Scripps is their first choice as it’s a binding commitment. Applicants are considered within a smaller pool, benefit from earlier notification, and receive the same financial aid and scholarship opportunities as all applicants. Reach out to an admission counselor for additional questions!
Testing policy: Submitting SAT or ACT exam scores is completely optional.ÌýSee “Standardized Testing Policyâ€� heading.ÌýÌý
Required materials:
- Common ApplicationÌý
- $60 application feeÌý
- School Report and counselor recommendationÌý
- Two academic teacher recommendations, preferably from junior or senior year classesÌý
- Official transcript(s) from all secondary schools attendedÌý
- Optional:ÌýInterviewÌýand/orÌýÌý
Fee waiver:ÌýStudents experiencing financial hardship may request a fee waiver through the Common Application.Ìý
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Dual enrollment/transfer credit policyÌý
Students can access theirÌýapplicant status portalÌýafter submitting their application.ÌýDocuments are typically processed within three business days outside of holidays and university closures.Ìý
- Questions about missing documents?ÌýEmail [email protected].Ìý
1,100 full-time undergraduatesÌý
- 58% out of stateÌý
- 4.7% internationalÌý
- 60.5% receive financial aidÌý
39.6% admission rateÌý
- 3,347 applicantsÌý
- 301 enrolling first-year studentsÌý
- 8 enrolling transfer studentsÌý
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Financial aid deadlines and requirementsÌý
ScrippsÌýisÌýneed-aware and meets 100% of each student’s institutionally determined financialÌýneed. Students seekingÌýneed-based aid mustÌýsubmitÌýthe FAFSA and CSS Profile.ÌýÌý
- All applicants are automatically considered for renewable merit scholarships of $15,000–$30,000.Ìý
What makes a student a good fit for Scripps?Ìý
How do we review applications?ÌýÂé¶¹Çø is committed to a holistic and thorough review of each application, with careful consideration of the following:ÌýÌý
- Academic program and performanceÌý
- PersonalÌýessayÌý
- RecommendationsÌý
- Co-curricular activitiesÌý
- Optional interviewÌý
- Arts portfolio (option)Ìý
We imagine what the applicant would be like as a member of the Scripps community, engaged inside and outside of the classroom.Ìý
Academic preparation: We consider a student’s academic program in the context of their high school. Advanced coursework is encouraged when available andÌýappropriate. See “Recommended Coursesâ€� heading.ÌýÌý
Employment after graduation: More than half of Scripps graduates from the last five years received an offer for full-time employment by the time of graduation.
Earnings after graduation: Six years after graduation, Scripps alums’ median income is 44% higher than the national average.
Graduate & professional study: Two-thirds of Scripps graduates pursue a graduate or professional degree within five years of graduation, going on to programs at institutions including Columbia, Cornell, Georgetown, Princeton, UChicago, and USC.
Fellowships & research: Scripps students earn nationally competitive fellowships and research awards, including Fulbright, Goldwater, Watson, and NSF opportunities.
Career preparation: Career Planning & Resources connects with approximately 80-85% of first-year students within their first three weeks to help them identify skills, interests, and opportunities.
Lifelong career support: Scripps alumnae have continued access to career counseling, professional development, networking, mentorship, and job opportunities through Career Planning & Resources and the Scripps alumnae network.
Cross-registration:ÌýScrippsÌýstudents can take courses at the other four undergraduate Claremont Colleges through a shared registration system.Ìý.Ìý
Shared academic and social resources: The five colleges share resources and opportunities including dining, libraries, recreational facilities, health and counseling services, and student organizations/programs.Ìý.Ìý
Shared athletics: Scripps competes through , a joint program with Claremont McKenna and Harvey Mudd Colleges, offering 11 NCAA Division III teams. Students can also participate in club and intramural sports through .Ìý
Variety of academic programs: Students can pursue overÌý65Ìýmajors and programsÌýoffered through Scripps or apply to major at another consortium partner.Ìý
Individual visits: Students and families can register viaÌý. Counselors can inquire about visiting at [email protected].Ìý
Group tours: High school and community-based organization counselors canÌýÌýfor their group, with theÌýoptionÌýto add a 30-minute admission information session led by a Scripps admission officer.Ìý
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Âé¶¹Çø Academy: A pre-college program for local high school girls, who are eligible to apply in the spring of their 10thÌýgrade year.ÌýLearn more.Ìý
Contact yourÌýterritory admission counselorÌýor theÌýAdmission Office.Ìý
Send these resources directly to your students:Ìý
These resources offer a closer look at academics, student life, the application process, and the Scripps experience.Ìý
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Request Information:ÌýÌýto receive information and updates from Scripps.Ìý
Visit Scripps:ÌýExploreÌýÌýandÌýÌývisit opportunities.Ìý
Meet Your Admission Counselor:ÌýFind theÌýadmission counselorÌýfor your area.Ìý
Hear from Scripps students:ÌýExplore student-created content onÌýÌýandÌý.Ìý
Explore Academics:ÌýSee currentÌýmajors and programs.Ìý
Explore Financial Aid:ÌýLearn aboutÌýfinancial aid.Ìý
Experience Student Life:ÌýLearn aboutÌýlife and community.Ìý
Explore Housing:ÌýLearn aboutÌýresidential lifeÌýandÌýhousing logistics.Ìý
Have another question?ÌýÌý
ContactÌýyour admission counselor, emailÌý[email protected], or call us at (909) 621-8149.Ìý