- Acceptance rate: 38% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 720–770 reading and writing, 720–770 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 31–34 composite
- Average net price: $45,505 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Scripps College reported: an acceptance rate of 38% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 31–34.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Scripps College reviews each application.
Scripps College GPA requirements
Scripps College doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Scripps College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Scripps College acceptance rate
Scripps College admitted 1,225 of 3,199 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 38%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Scripps College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Claremont, California, with 1,117 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Scripps College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 720 | 750 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 720 | 750 | 770 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 33 | 34 |
| ACT English | 34 | 35 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 30 | 32 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1492 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Scripps College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Scripps College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $45,505 a year at Scripps College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Scripps College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Scripps College admitted 38% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Scripps College's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Scripps College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 720–770 in reading and writing and 720–770 in math; ACT composite 31–34, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at Scripps College?
It's one factor among several: Scripps College requires high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Scripps College require the SAT or ACT?
No. Scripps College is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 24% sent SAT scores and 16% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does Scripps College look for?
Scripps College doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How hard is it to get into Scripps College?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Scripps College admitted 38% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Scripps College?
Scripps College's acceptance rate was 38% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,225 of 3,199 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Scripps College accept AP credit?
Yes. Scripps College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Scripps College after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $45,505 a year at Scripps College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Scripps College look at legacy status?
No. Scripps College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Scripps College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Scripps CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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