# Scripps College

Claremont, CA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/scripps-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 38% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 3,082 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,046 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 720–770 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 720–770 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 31–34 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $90,886 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $29,998 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $17,040 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $8,809 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $16,434 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $27,105 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $47,940 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,113 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 85% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $84,025 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $13,500 (FY2024) |

## What Scripps College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 123165. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology