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Scripps College
Scripps College admits a bit under 40% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Scripps College, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Scripps College occupies suburban Claremont, CA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. Scripps College enrolls women only — one of the few remaining single-sex campuses in the country.
11% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,113 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 93.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1420 and 1530 — above the CA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Scripps College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Scripps College received 3,082 applications and admitted 1,046 (33.9%), with 275 enrolling.
Scripps College is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1420–1530 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Scripps College's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 720 | 740 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 700 | 740 | 770 |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 33 | 34 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Scripps College compares
| Scripps College | California median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 38.3% | 75.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $65,950 | $23,000 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $77,539 | $64,778 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Scripps College: $77,539 median at year ten, versus $64,778 across California institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $65,950 regardless of where you're from. At Scripps College, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,113 — Scripps College is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
82.5% of Scripps College students finish a bachelor's within six years — 27.7 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $65,950 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Scripps College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1420–1530 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 38.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Scripps College's acceptance rate?
33.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,046 admitted from 3,082 applicants.
How much does Scripps College cost?
At Scripps College, published tuition is $65,950 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Scripps College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Scripps College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $77,539 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in California
- Santa Clara University — 48% admitted
- University of San Diego — 52.4% admitted
- San Diego State University — 36.2% admitted
- Pacific Union College — 47.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.