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Academics

Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 9:1
Full-Time Student Population 909
Part-Time Student Population 4
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 89
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 23
Total FT Faculty 85
Faculty with Terminal Degree 94%
Average Faculty Salary $95,470
Full-Time Retention Rate 96%
Transfer-Out Rate 8%
Graduation Rate 83%
Programs/Majors Offered 60
Average Course Load 4 courses
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 79%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 21%
  • 50 or More Students: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Scripps’s academics are focused wholly on the process of learning and the pursuit of knowledge. Students do not find learning to be a chore and constantly challenge each other. When asked what drew them to Scripps, nearly all students will state that academics was the primary factor.

Being a small liberal-arts college, Scripps does not provide the large variety of classes that many universities might offer, but students may take classes at the other Claremont colleges if registration quotas allow. The small size of the school permits its professors to focus their attention on the education of a tight group of undergraduates. All teachers maintain weekly office hours and are always open to individual appointments, whether it may pertain to class or personal concerns and issues. It has been commented that Scripps professors are quite often very traditional, which is both true and false, as well as both a pro and con. Tradition and the classics do indeed have a strong presence in Scripps learning and teaching style. Many students may find this to be old-fashioned, close-minded, or dull. However, students will find that most professors are open to the ideas of their students, and open discussions and arguments are a daily occurrence in classes, where a thought can be revamped completely in the span of 50 minutes. Scripps faculty introduce new ideas and philosophies of the current time while keeping in touch with old roots. This is especially apparent through the unique CORE program, which is three required semesters stressing culture, knowledge, and representation through the past, present, and future. All in all, it is up to the students to shape the style and atmosphere of the class, and it is their work, ideas, and effort that decide what is learned.

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Academics at Scripps College

Scrippsie2015

Legal Studies '15

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One thing I love about Scripps is the closeness between teachers and students. At the end of this semester, my Core professor took my class out to eat. I also encountered few problems, when registering for classes for the Spring semester- even with a late registration time (4pm on the last day). However, I was able to get into the classes I wanted to take by expressing my interest in their class to the teachers beforehand. I ended up getting access to all the classes I wanted to take, even though they were technically full by my registration time

Dec 19, 2011

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Scrippsie2015

Legal Studies '15

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Challenging but Rewarding

My first semester of freshman year has been demanding, but the quality of my classes and professors are amazing. Core 1 has particularly challenged my perceptions and has caused me to look at texts... and the world in a new way. Although the readings are difficult (my professor says many are taught at the graduate level), everybody at the college takes this class and it is nice to be figuring out the texts together.

Dec 19, 2011

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blumbleberry

Dance '15

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Dorms

Living in Scripps is like living in a Californian hotel palace. The dorms are huge, the facilities are gorgeous and detailed, and the kitchens provide all needs. All dorms have their pluses, including ones that aren't as popular as others. Scripps treats their women like princesses.

Dec 06, 2011

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User rating for Scripps College - Academics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 17 user reviews.

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 4 or 5
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 5, 6, or 7
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Certificate
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Biology and Biological Sciences: 3%
  • Political Science and Government, General: 4%
  • Psychology: 4%
  • Studio Arts: 4%
Special Study Options Study abroad
Best Places to Study
  • Denison Library
  • Dorm lounges
  • Honnold/Mudd Library
  • Motley Coffee House
Did You Know?
  • All courses at Scripps are taught by professors.
  • The entire freshman class takes Core I seminar together on the same day, at the same time, and in the same auditorium.
  • Seventy-two percent of classes have 20 or fewer students.
  • Scripps has the largest number of National Merit Scholars of all women's colleges in the country.

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