Scripps College
Founded 1926
President Lara Tiedens (President)
Fees USD 60,270
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Scripps College is a private women’s liberal arts college founded in 1926 in Claremont, California. Consistently ranked among the top women’s and liberal arts colleges nationally, Scripps enrolls approximately 1,000 students and is known for its distinctive Core Curriculum in Interdisciplinary Humanities, beautiful Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, and commitment to women’s leadership.
Academic Programs
- Core Humanities Curriculum — Signature three-semester interdisciplinary program
- Humanities — Literature, history, philosophy, and languages
- Natural Sciences — Biology, chemistry, and physics
- Arts — Studio art and art history
How to Apply
- Application: Common App
- Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1380–1530
- Acceptance Rate: ~20%
Key Deadlines
- Early Decision I: November 1
- Regular Decision: January 5