Women’s College Advantage
One of the fewer than 40 women’s colleges in the U.S., Scripps offers a supportive environment for academic and personal growth. Our students develop strong voices and the confidence to use them, and our alumnae lead in male-dominated fields such as business, politics, and science.
At Scripps, your presence matters, your voice is heard, and your peers empower you to define your own success.
Classroom experience: At a women’s college, you are a top priority! It’s a great experience for students to feel valued for their voice whether they are already comfortable speaking up in the classroom or learning to vocalize their opinions. Our students have the opportunity to reach their full potential as a person and a scholar in a collaborative environment that does away with stereotypes.
Collaborative community: There is a deep sense of community at a women’s college that is challenging and collaborative. It’s an environment where our students expand conversations in their residence halls and support one another in each other’s passions. Our students are not competitive but rather inspire one another to be the best version of themselves.
Leadership potential: There is leadership in everyone at a women’s college. You have the opportunity to become a leader and strengthen your leadership skills on our campus. The student body empowers you to define your own version of leadership, whether you are holding an elected position, taking initiative to start a conversation, or rallying your peers to stand up for what you believe in.
Demonstrated advantage: Studies have shown that students at women’s colleges are more likely to develop the skills needed for their careers, graduate in four years or less, and feel that they’ve made a positive financial investment in their education. By helping students develop their academic and interpersonal abilities, women’s colleges are preparing the next generation of global leaders and scholars to succeed in their chosen fields.
A few facts:
- Students who attend women’s colleges are more likely to major in STEM fields and serve in leadership roles within their college community.
- Graduates of women’s colleges are more likely to earn graduate degrees and hold corporate leadership positions.
- Women’s college graduates are often “firsts” in their professional fields. The first woman to receive the Nobel Prize, the first woman to be named CEO of a Fortune 500 company, and the first woman to serve as a general in the U.S. Army were all women’s college graduates.