Scripps College
Claremont, CA · Private
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Scripps College admitted 38.3% of applicants university-wide (1,225 of 3,199).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 38.3% | 1,225 | 3,199 |
| In-state | 39.0% | 554 | 1,419 |
| Out-of-state | 42.7% | 587 | 1,375 |
| International applicants | 20.7% | 84 | 405 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 47.0% | 135 | 287 |
Early Decision applicants were admitted at 47%, vs 38.3% overall — ED is a binding commitment.
Of 1,225 admitted students, 313 enrolled (25.6% yield).
Scripps College Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1450–1520
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 31–34
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.50–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Scripps College Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $90,542/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $65,650 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $24,892 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $90,542/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $6,948 |
| $30k–48k | $4,522 |
| $48k–75k | $15,831 |
| $75k–110k | $36,472 |
| Over $110k | $54,572 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Scripps College Merit Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (typically $10,000-$25,000) (Merit)
- Scripps College Distinguished Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Scripps College Grant — Varies based on demonstrated need (Need Based)
- Scripps College Need-Based Grant — Varies (meets full demonstrated need) (Need Based)
International applicants
Meets full demonstrated need for internationals.
- Scripps College Merit Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (typically $10,000-$25,000) (Merit)
- Scripps College Distinguished Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Scripps College Need-Based Grant — Varies (meets full demonstrated need) (Need Based)
Scripps College Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Common Application
- School Report and counselor recommendation
- Two academic teacher recommendations
- Official transcript(s) from all secondary schools attended
- SAT or ACT scores (optional) (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Common Application
- School Report and counselor recommendation
- Two academic teacher recommendations
- Official transcript(s) from all secondary schools attended
- SAT or ACT scores (optional) (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Scripps College · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 1 college-specific supplement:
- Scripps College’s curriculum is built on the belief that students flourish when they can engage deeply with multiple areas of study. How do you envision your core program in interdisciplinary humanities (Core I, Core II, and Core III) shaping your academic journey?250 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $77,539
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 82.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 94%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $13,500
- At graduation
Scripps College · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #37
- WSJ: #327
- Forbes: #155
- Niche: #439
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2027-01-08Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Scripps College Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Biological & life sciences (14%), Social sciences (14%), Psychology (11%).
Student–faculty ratio: 10:1 · 75% of class sections have under 20 students.
Scripps College Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.