Scripps College - Campus Housing

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On-Campus Housing Available?		Yes
Campus Housing Capacity		812
Average Housing Costs		$6,720
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?		Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus		96%
Number of Dormitories		9
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments		1
Best Dorms		Browning Jungels-Winkler Wilbur
Worst Dorms		Kimberly

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On-campus living at Scripps is definitely not typical dorming. You will encounter hardly any dorming complaints, and improvements are constantly being made. Students are very respectful and appreciative of the dorms, and make a conscious effort to take care of their living space to keep it as nice as they found it. There are dorms that are preferred less than others, but there are no dorms deemed unlivable or hated by students. Each and every living space is made to accommodate to students’ well being and provide a comfortable learning environment.

Most dorms have more space than any other college-living space, and comfort is a top priority. All dorm buildings are unique, with not any one like another. Each has its own personality as well as attitude and atmosphere. Beauty and elegance is not lost to efficiency and convenience, as each dorm’s architecture has been inspired by historical art influence, giving somewhat of an old and classical feel, but with the modern comforts of Ethernet, heaters, and air-conditioning. From the antique structural design to the beautiful old furniture and scenic courtyards, Scripps dormitories truly do live up to their reputation of being palace-like dorms, following founder Ellen Browning Scripps’s belief that beauty will help inspire beauty.

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Scrippsie2015

'15

Legal Studies

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Lets just say...

I can comfortably do several leaps through my room (triple)

Jan 14, 2012

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Campus Housing at Scripps College

scrippscollegestudent

'15

Environmental Studies

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Fantastic

The dorm rooms are big and spacious and each are unique in their own way. Not all of the buildings have AC, but it gets so cold at night that AC is really only necessary for the first two weeks of school. None of the dorms are freshman only so you immediately get to know people from all the grades. Scripps dorms are consistently fantastic, and is rated Top 10 for dorms most like palaces by Princeton Review.

Nov 24, 2011

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Campus Housing at Scripps College

manhandler

'14

Mathematics

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Palaces

While the dorms are incredibly beautiful and spacious, Scripps students are more likely to stay in and do work than celebrate the incredible scenery. The campus serves as a nice buffer between the more sheltered students at scripps and the boisterous bros from cmc. However, if you're looking for an active, welcoming social scene, know that of the 5 c's, Scripps is the most isolated. The campus is usually only frequented by other scripps students and their friends, therefore the population is predominantly female, albeit the 5 c coed campus. There isn't really a best dorm on campus, seeing as they're all incredible.

Sep 05, 2011

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Room Types		Apartment Double/Double suite (2 person room/2 person room connected to another double by a joint bathroom) Quad (2 doubles attached) Single/Single suite (1 person room/1 person room with joint living room) Triple (3 person room)
Bed Types		Bunkable beds Lofts Twin extra-long
What You Get		Bed Bins Bookshelf Closet Desk and chair Dresser Ethernet connection Other items, like lamps and couches, available on request
Also Available		Language halls

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Microfridges

Cleaning Service

Bathrooms only

Did You Know?

All students are guaranteed housing, and the chances of getting a single by junior year are very good.

Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Hall was once the most expensive dorm in the country. GJW had been featured on "Inside Edition" for its luxury and comforts.

All dorms have browsing rooms and communal living rooms complete with a grand piano.

All Scripps dorms are non-smoking.

The 240 House is an option for six pairs of roommates to live in a cottage, complete with living room and washer/dryer.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Browning
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 85
Bathrooms: Two on each floor
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Singles, doubles, quads
Special Features: Large living room with piano, browsing room, television room, two kitchens

Dorsey
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 70
Bathrooms: Two on each floor
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Singles, doubles

Frankel
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 80
Bathrooms: One shared by two rooms
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, suites
Special Features: Suites (four single rooms with one shared bathroom), seven single rooms, one living room, large bathroom

Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 86
Bathrooms: Two on each floor, five total
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: Elevator, complete handicap accessibility

Grace Scripps Clark
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 115
Bathrooms: Two double rooms share one bathroom, singles use a communal bathroom
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: High-ceilinged baronial dining room, inner courtyards and balconies

Kimberly
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 75
Bathrooms: One shared by two rooms
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Singles, triples
Special Features: Individual sinks

Mary Routt
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 80
Bathrooms: One shared by two rooms
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, suites
Special Features: Suites (four single rooms with one shared bathroom), seven single rooms, one living room, large bathroom

Toll
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 90
Bathrooms: About two per floor
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Singles, doubles, double suites, triples
Special Features: Oldest dorm on campus, most rooms have sinks

Wilbur
Number of Occupants: 25
Residents: All classes

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

Routt Apartments
Floors: 2
Number of Units: 16
Bathrooms: One shared by apartment
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Four-person apartments with single bedrooms
Special Features: Priority housing goes to seniors

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