Scripps College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $61,800 within 10 years; strong 83% graduation rate.
About This School
Scripps College is a private nonprofit institution located in Claremont, California with approximately 1,113 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 38% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $36,294 per year. The graduation rate is 83%, and the typical graduate earns $61,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
This is a strong option for students who thrive in small, intimate academic environments — with just over 1,000 undergrads, you'll get real attention rather than anonymity, and an 87% graduation rate signals that students who enroll actually finish. The financial picture is relatively manageable, with median debt at graduation of only $11,853, though the $38,802 average net price is still a significant annual commitment for a school where median earnings 10 years out land at $61,800 — solid, but not exceptional. Worth considering if you're drawn to women's liberal arts education and want access to the broader Claremont Colleges consortium, which meaningfully expands your course options and social life beyond Scripps itself.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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