Scripps has earned top ranking in Forbes鈥� annual financial health analysis of 928 colleges and universities nationwide. The College received an A+, Forbes鈥� highest possible grade.
While nearly 50 percent of institutions received a C grade or worse, all of The Claremont Colleges placed in the top 100. Using updated grading parameters, Forbes鈥� analysis focuses on the true liquidity of an institution by subtracting assets like buildings from the net of their related debt.
“Sound fiscal management is key to allowing Scripps to continue providing a transformative liberal arts education for the next century generation of leaders,鈥� says Scripps President Amy Marcus-Newhall. 鈥�Forbes鈥� grade reflects our ongoing commitment聽to the Scripps community聽to keep the聽College strong.鈥�
Among a whirlwind of recent college closures due to rocky finances, Scripps鈥� stewardship of its endowment and operating costs stand apart. Scripps Forward, the College鈥檚 centennial fundraising campaign, seeks to reinforce that strength鈥攁nd has already reached 89 percent of its $100 million goal thanks to Scripps鈥� incredibly generous alums, families, friends, faculty, and staff.
Learn more about the Scripps Forward campaign.