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Scripps College

Scripps College
1030 Columbia Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711

Official telephone: (909) 621-8149
Toll-free telephone: (800) 770-1333
Website: www.scrippscollege.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 973
Full-time undergraduates: 969
Part-time undergraduates: 4
Total graduate students: 16
Full-time graduate students: 16
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 19
U.S. region where majority of students come from: West
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 53%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
14.4% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.7% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
13.0% Hispanic/Latino
46.6% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
9.0% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
6.5% Nonresident Alien
5.8% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
16.2% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.7% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
11.5% Hispanic/Latino
0.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
48.3% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
8.2% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
4.3% Nonresident Alien
7.6% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 37 acres
City or town school is located in: Claremont, CA
Population of city/town: 34,926
Nearest major city: Los Angeles
Distance of nearest major city: 35 miles
Population of nearest major city: 3,928,864
Online campus map: www.scrippscollege.edu/
map

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • women's dorms
  • single-student apartments
  • special housing for disabled students
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 100%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 100%
Students required to live on campus: All freshmen must live on campus.
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 151
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Music, visual resources, and science libraries.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Dance studio, humanities museum, language labs, press; arts, performing arts, and science centers.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance, Writing center.
Counseling services:
minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, special transportation, adaptive equipment, braille services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 80%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 0
Number of social sororities on campus: 0
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station
School newspaper(s): Voice, published four times per semester
Number of honor societies: 7
Total number of registered organizations: 350
Campus-based religious organizations:
Baha'i, Eastern Orthodox, Hillel, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Muslim Student Association, Anointed Gospel Choir, Catholic Student Pastoral Council, Chabad Student Organization, Jewish Mentor Program, Multifaith Service Organization, Quaker Society, Spirituality club; Buddhist, Hindu, Latter-day Saints, Pagan, and Zen meditation groups
Minority student organizations:
Asian-American Student Union, Wanawake Weusi, Cafe Con Leche
International student organizations:
International Students, Pan-African Student Association, International Place of the Claremont Colleges
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Debating/Model UN, a cappella, Amnesty International, Challah For Hunger, National Organization for Women, Medlife, Economics and Psychology societies, Student Investment Fund, Outdoor Women Leaders; dance, interest, literary, musical, and social groups; environmental, democratic, republican, marine biology, and math clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Mike Sutton,
Athletic Director
Director of women's athletics: Jodie Burton,
Associate Athletic Director/SWA
School colors: maroon and gold
School mascot: Stags (men)/Athenas (women)
Athletic conference memberships: Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, Western Water Polo Association

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Men's footballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's golfnoNCAA Div. III
Men's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Men's swimmingnoNCAA Div. III
Men's tennisnoNCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (outdoor)noNCAA Div. III
Men's water polonoNCAA Div. III
Women's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Women's golfnoNCAA Div. III
Women's lacrossenoNCAA Div. III
Women's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Women's softballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's swimmingnoNCAA Div. III
Women's tennisnoNCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (outdoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's volleyballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's water polonoNCAA Div. III
Athletic facilities:
baseball, football, lacrosse, soccer, and softball fields; basketball and tennis courts; gymnasium, swimming pool, track
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, bowling, cheerleading, dance, field hockey, flag football, inner-tube water polo, skiing, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
Club sports for men:
cycling, fencing, lacrosse, roller hockey, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
Club sports for women:
cycling, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: no
Nearest international airport: Ontario, CA (10 miles)
Nearest other airport: Los Angeles (50 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Claremont, CA (2 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Claremont, CA (2 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

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