Scripps College received an A+ grade in Campus Housing from College Prowler, the largest publisher of college content in the United States. With only two percent of colleges being honored with an A+ grade in each category, Scripps College is among an elite group in the 2008 rankings. A high grade in Campus Housing indicates that dorms are clean, well-maintained, and spacious. Other determining factors include variety of dorms, proximity to classes, social atmosphere, and student reviews.
Each year, College Prowler awards colleges with letter-graded rankings in 20 campus life topics. The grades are determined entirely by current students at each school, instead of by corporate executives. College Prowler rankings have been featured in the New York Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, and in numerous other national publications.