Scripps College
About
Scripps College is a private liberal arts women's college in Claremont, California. It was founded as a member of the Claremont Colleges in 1926, a year after the consortium's formation. Journalist and philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps provided its initial endowment.
Admissions funnel
How selective is this institution, and how many admitted students choose to enroll?
Outcomes & equity
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Pell recipients graduate at a higher rate than non-Pell students here — unusual and worth investigating.
What families actually pay
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Faculty
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Scripps College vs IPEDS peer group
The peer institutions Scripps College selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectScripps College | 83% | 38.3% | 1,137 | $38,802 | Baccalaureate |
Agnes Scott College | 71% | 62.2% | 1,079 | $24,224 | Baccalaureate |
Barnard College | 93% | 8.8% | 3,487 | $39,253 | Baccalaureate |
Bryn Mawr College | 82% | 29.4% | 1,679 | $40,690 | Baccalaureate |
Carleton College | 90% | 20.4% | 2,128 | $27,320 | Baccalaureate |
Claremont McKenna College | 91% | 9.6% | 1,393 | $27,384 | Baccalaureate |
Colorado College | 88% | 18.5% | 2,056 | $31,678 | Baccalaureate |
Connecticut College | 82% | 37.0% | 1,990 | $33,998 | Baccalaureate |
Harvey Mudd College | 92% | 12.7% | 951 | $32,492 | Baccalaureate |
Middlebury College | 91% | 10.7% | 2,803 | $25,934 | Baccalaureate |
Mount Holyoke College | 84% | 36.0% | 2,275 | $29,562 | Baccalaureate |
Occidental College | 81% | 44.2% | 1,881 | $39,329 | Baccalaureate |
Pitzer College | 83% | 25.2% | 1,242 | $31,663 | Baccalaureate |
Pomona College | 93% | 7.1% | 1,700 | $19,424 | Baccalaureate |
Smith College | 89% | 21.0% | 2,857 | $26,181 | Baccalaureate |
Wellesley College | 92% | 14.0% | 2,407 | $25,008 | Baccalaureate |
Whitman College | 81% | 38.1% | 1,561 | $35,506 | Baccalaureate |
| Peer group median | 88% | 21.0% | 1,881 | $31,663 |
Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The Office of Assessment and Institutional Research serves Scripps College’s data needs by compiling, collecting, and reporting accurate data both for internal stakeholders and external reporting bodies. We collaborate with other Scripps offices and across the Claremont Colleges as appropriate to facilitate timely and transparent data reporting.
Visit IR office pageDocuments & reports (2)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- Strategic planCentennial Plan2025The Scripps College Centennial Plan is designed to guide the College as it approaches its centennial anniversary in 2026. By focusing on inclusive student success, innovative learning, distinctive identity, and mission-driven outreach, the plan aims to position Scripps College as a leader in 21st-century higher education. Through this strategic planning process, Scripps College sets a blueprint for a future filled with infinite possibilities.scrippscollege.edu
IR job openings (2)
Institutional Research and analytics roles currently posted at this institution.
Notable alumni (9)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Gabby GiffordsPolitics
- Anne Hopkins AitkenReligion
- Helene MayerAthletics
- Nancy Neighbor RussellEnvironmentalism
- Beth NolanLaw
- Alison SaarArt
- Elizabeth TurkArt
- Merodie A. HancockAcademia
- Lily FossPolitics
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