Acceptance rate
38.3%
Scripps College
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
Scripps College is a small private school in Claremont, California, with about 1,100 students. It admits roughly 38% of applicants, with middle-50% SAT scores of 1440–1540. Biology, social sciences, and psychology are the most popular majors. Graduates earn a median of $77,539 ten years after enrollment, and the school has an 83% six-year graduation rate.
Enrollment
1,099
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
83%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
1440 – 1540
ACT (composite)
31 – 34
GPA
Not published
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$6,948
family income
$30–48k
$4,522
family income
$48–75k
$15,831
family income
$75–110k
$36,472
family income
$110k+
$54,572
family income
11% receive Pell grants
17% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields Scripps College graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Biology
17.3%
Social Sciences
16.1%
Psychology
11.7%
English
8.9%
Visual & Performing Arts
6.9%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$77,539
Earnings (6 yr)
$68,027
Completion
83%
Retention
94%
Median debt
$13,500
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Scripps College?
Scripps College has an acceptance rate of 38.3%, making it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Scripps College?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1440 and 1540 on the SAT. The ACT range is 31–34.
How much does Scripps College actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $6,948 per year, rising to $54,572 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
What are my chances of getting into Scripps College?
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