Scripps College

Claremont, CA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Admission rate: 38%; Selective
Average net price: $29,998; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 85%
Median earnings: $84,025; 10 years after enrolling

Scripps College is a private nonprofit college in Claremont, CA with 1,113 undergraduates. It admits 38% of applicants, and admitted students average 1492 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $29,998 per year ($17,040 for families earning under $30,000). 85% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $84,025 ten years after enrolling.

Women's collegeprivate nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate: 38%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test optional; Fall 2024
Applicants: 3,082; Fall 2023
Admitted: 1,046; Fall 2023
Yield: 26%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing720–770

200800

SAT Math720–770

200800

ACT Composite31–34

136

What Scripps College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

High school recordRequired
High school GPAConsidered
College-prep courseworkRequired
Class rankConsidered
Essay or personal statementRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
Legacy statusConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance: $90,886; sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees: $68,532

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k$17,040
$30–48k$8,809
$48–75k$16,434
$75–110k$27,105
$110k+$47,940

Get a personal estimate with Scripps College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 85%
Freshman retention: 94%
Median earnings: $84,025; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: $13,500; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 1,113
Student–faculty ratio: 10:1
Receive Pell grants: 15%

White54%
Hispanic11%
Black4%
Asian14%

Scripps College FAQ

What is Scripps College's acceptance rate?+

Scripps College admits 38% of applicants, which makes it selective.

What SAT score do you need for Scripps College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 720–770 on SAT Reading and Writing and 720–770 on SAT Math; the average total is 1492.

What ACT score do you need for Scripps College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 31–34.

Is Scripps College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Scripps College?+

In Fall 2023, 3,082 students applied to Scripps College and 1,046 were admitted; 275 enrolled.

Does Scripps College consider legacy status?+

Yes. Scripps College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Scripps College require an essay?+

Scripps College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Scripps College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $90,886 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $29,998.

What is Scripps College's graduation rate?+

85% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
IPEDS unit ID 123165 · How we use this data