Scripps College
Claremont, CA · Large suburb
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 38.3%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 3,082
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 1,046
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 275
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 26%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 34%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- —
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 720–770
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 720–770
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 31–34
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 26% / 17%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- considered
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- required
- Demonstration of competencies
- not considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $87,564
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $65,950
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $65,950
- Median debt at graduation
- $13,500
- Students with federal loans
- 17%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 83%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 94%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $37,612
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $77,539
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 1,113
- Graduate students
- 20
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 10 : 1
- Women
- 100%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 11%
- Full-time faculty
- 77%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Amy Marcus-Newhall
- Main phone
- (909) 621-8000
- Address
- 1030 North Columbia Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | November 15 | mid-December |
| Early Decision II (binding) | January 8 | mid-February |
| Regular Decision | January 8 | by April 1 |
- Apply with
- Common App
- Application fee
- $60 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Recommendations
- Counselor report + 2 academic teachers
Testing: SAT/ACT completely optional; English proficiency test required for international applicants
Financial aid policies
- Need-aware (ability to pay can be considered)
- Meets 100% of demonstrated need
- CSS Profile required (plus FAFSA)
- From 2027–28, family income ≤$250,000 with typical assets receives at least $30,000 Scripps Grant
Early rounds & waitlist (2025-2026)
- Early Decision admit rate
- 51.3% (141 of 275)
- Waitlist: offered / accepted / admitted
- 537 / 319 / 70
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: scrippscollege.edu, scrippscollege.edu, scrippscollege.edu, scrippscollege.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.