Scripps College:
Scripps College, located in Claremont, California, is a private liberal-arts women's college offering Bachelor of Arts Degree programs. The mission of Scripps College is to educate women to develop their intellect and talents through active participation in a community of scholars, so that as graduates they may contribute to society through public and private lives of leadership, service, integrity, and creativity.
Scripps College's scenic 37-acre campus, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is located at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains in Claremont, California, 30 miles east of Los Angeles. The campus was designed by architect Gordon Kaufmann, one of the forerunners of "California Style." There are 17 academic/administrative buildings, nine residence halls, and one senior apartment building on campus. In addition, the campus has a 24,000-square-foot recreational athletic facility, adjacent to the 25-meter swimming pool. The facility contains cardio machine and weight rooms, an aerobics studio, and a yoga room. There are also several shared buildings for jointly sponsored programs of The Claremont Colleges, including Keck Science Center, libraries, a medical service center, and a bookstore.