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Colleges / Scripps College

Scripps College

Claremont, CA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate28%
Acceptance Rate28%

About Scripps College

Scripps College is a private, nonprofit college in the suburb of Claremont, California. Scripps College was founded in 1926. The college enrolls around 1,100 students per year, including 1,081 undergrad students.

Scripps College Acceptance Rate 2021

The acceptance rate at Scripps College is 28%. Out of 3,099 applications received in 2021, 865 students were offered admission.

Scripps College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 28%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 40%
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 4.0
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 32%

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Scripps College is located in the town of Claremont, California, near Los Angeles.

If you want to see Scripps College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 10, 210 Freeway to Claremont, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Ontario International.

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College Info

1030 Columbia Avenue Claremont, CA 91711

Campus Setting: Suburban

Scripps College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 5

Transfer Applications are Due

Mar 15

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Scripps College is Jan 5.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Scripps College is Mar 15.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Scripps College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1410 - 1510

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Math SAT Range

680 - 750

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Reading SAT Range

710 - 760

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1510 and Above

Good

1410 to 1510

Avg

1410 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Scripps College students is 1460. Applicants with SAT scores of 1510 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Scripps College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1410 to 1510 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1410 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Scripps College.

Scripps College Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$84,432

In State

$84,432

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$63,216
$63,216
Fees
$218
$218
Housing
$20,998
$20,998
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Unknown

Full Time

1%

Part Time

43%

In State

57%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,100

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

28%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$63,434

Out-of-State

$63,434

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 5
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