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Scripps College

Claremont, CA·Private·~38% acceptance

Scripps College is a private college in Claremont, CA. It admits about 38% of applicants. Students pay an average net price of about $36,294 per year after financial aid. About 85% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $77,539 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$36,294/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $87,564
Aid cuts ~$51,270/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 15
EA
RD
Jan 8

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Admissions
GPA range3.5–4
SAT (middle 50%)1440–1540
ACT (middle 50%)31–34
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
85%
graduation rate
94%
freshman retention
$68,027
median earnings, 6yr
$77,539
median earnings, 10yr
How Scripps College reads an application

What Scripps College values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Application essaysCharacter / personal qualities
Important
Recommendations
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresInterviewExtracurricularsTalent / abilityFirst-generation statusGeographic residence

From Scripps College’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Scripps College requires

Required
Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Grades (GPA)Class rankTest scoresWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Scripps College requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Scripps College's acceptance rate?
Scripps College admits about 38% of applicants.
How much does Scripps College cost?
At Scripps College, the average net price after aid is about $36,294 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $87,564 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Scripps College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1440–1540 on the SAT and 31–34 on the ACT.
What are Scripps College's application deadlines?
Scripps College's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Jan 8. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Scripps College value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Scripps College rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Application essays, and Character / personal qualities as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Recommendations. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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