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Scripps College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1450 to 1520

ACT Range31 to 34

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate38.3%

Scripps is test-optional, but submitted scores still cluster high: the middle SAT range is 1450 to 1520. With a 38% admit rate, a score near or above 1520 can strengthen your application, while a 31 to 34 ACT is the comparable target if that test fits you better.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Scripps College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Scripps College is a suburban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,117 students. Scripps has a 94% freshman retention rate, well above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 83%, reflecting the share of students who complete their degree within six years.

Location

Claremont, CA

Undergrad Enrollment1,117

Freshman Retention94%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty RatioN/A

Graduation Rate83%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Scripps College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

January 8

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

November 15

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Scripps, aim to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes, with October typically the last test date that can arrive by the November 15 Early Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Scripps is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students, with tuition and fees of $65,650. The average merit award is $24,048, and 41% of students receive aid. Submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$65,650

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit Award$24,048

Application Fee$60

Students on Aid41%

Average Aid Package$54,598

Average Debt at Grad$23,082

At Scripps, the total cost of attendance includes $65,650 in tuition and fees plus room, board, and other expenses. About 41% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $54,598, and the average merit award is $24,048. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $23,082.