Scripps College

Claremont, CA · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees

Women's college Large suburb

38%Acceptance rate
$36,294Average net price / year
83%Graduation rate
$77,539Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$13,500Median debt at graduation
1,113Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$65,950
Total cost of attendance
$87,564
Room & board
$22,136
Books & supplies
$800
Average net price
$36,294

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$6,948
$30–48k
$4,522
$48–75k
$15,831
$75–110k
$36,472
$110k+
$54,572

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
38.3%
Average SAT
1492
SAT reading (25–75%)
720–770
SAT math (25–75%)
720–770
ACT composite (25–75%)
31–34

Outcomes

Graduation rate
83%
First-year retention
94%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$68,027
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$77,539
Median debt (graduates)
$13,500
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
11%
Students with federal loans
17%

Students

Undergraduates
1,113
Graduate students
22
Part-time
0%
Women / men
100% / 0%
White
54%
Hispanic
11%
Black
4%
Asian
14%
International
4%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
10:1
Avg faculty salary
$118,917 / year
Full-time faculty
77%
Accreditor
Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Website
www.scrippscollege.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Natural Resources & Conservation – 7% of degrees
  • Area & Ethnic Studies – 4% of degrees
  • Communication & Journalism – 8% of degrees
  • Foreign Languages – 2% of degrees
  • English – 6% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 16% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Scripps College?

38.3% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1492 on the SAT.

How much does Scripps College cost?

The average net price after grants is $36,294 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $65,950 and the full cost of attendance is $87,564.

How much do Scripps College graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $77,539 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

83% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.