Scripps College
Women's college · Claremont, CA · 1,113 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
38%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1440–1540
ACT (middle 50%)
31–34
Average net price
$29,998
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$90,886
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
84%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Scripps College?
Scripps College accepts about 38 of every 100 applicants (38%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1440 and 1540 on the SAT. A score at or above 1540 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1440, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 31–34.
The latest federal data says Scripps College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Scripps College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Scripps College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $90,886 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $29,998 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $68,532 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$68,532
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$68,532
- Room & board$23,014
- Total cost of attendance$90,886
- Average net price after grants$29,998
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Biology, Visual & Performing Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology.
Scripps College FAQ
- What is Scripps College's acceptance rate?
- 38% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Scripps College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1440–1540. Aim for 1540 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Scripps College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 31–34.
- Is Scripps College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Scripps College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Scripps College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Scripps College cost?
- About $90,886 a year before aid; $29,998 on average after grants.
- What is Scripps College's FAFSA school code?
- 001174. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Scripps College receives your information.
- What is Scripps College's graduation rate?
- 84% of students finish within six years.
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