Scripps moved up two places to 25th out of more than 260 schools, according to the annual “America’s Best Colleges” report issued today by US News and World Report. In less than 10 years, Scripps has successfully become one of the top 25 colleges (and one of only five women’s colleges in the top 25), a remarkable accomplishment for a liberal arts institution that was ranked 37th in 2000.
Although full results will not be published until they appear in print on August 25, the report also highlights Scripps’ significant achievements in selectivity, financial resources, faculty resources, and alumnae giving.
“We are always pleased when our distinctive institution is publicly recognized for excellence,” said Scripps’ newly appointed President Lori Bettison-Varga. “Rankings are a part of the discussion when deciding on higher education, but we invite women to visit our campus firsthand and see how Scripps offers the most unique and academically rigorous environment of any liberal arts college in the country.”
Further details may be found at www.usnews.com/college.