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Scripps College

Claremont, California 91711

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology

Scripps College is a private institution in Claremont with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1480, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

87% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $77,539 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $38,802.

Established
1926
Motto
Incipit Vita Nova
Mascot
La Semeuse ("she who sows")
Type
Private liberal arts women's college
Division
Division III

Plan Your Visit

34%Acceptance
1480SAT Avg
1,077Students
11:1Student:Faculty
87%Grad Rate
$77,539Earnings 10yr
$38,802Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate33.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1480

Reading & WritingMid: 730
720760
MathMid: 720
700770

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 33
3234

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$63,434
Room & Board$20,998
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$83,330
Average Net Price$38,802
Median Debt at Graduation$13,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$143

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,617
$30–48K$14,067
$48–75K$22,440
$75–110K$28,567
$110K+$51,165

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

77.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.8%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,853

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (50)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

88%

Positive

Student Body

Undergrads
1,077
Gender Split
100% / 0%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
11%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Black 4%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 14%
Two+ 11%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate87.1%
Freshman Retention88.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$68,027
10 Years$77,539

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#44
—
vs 2024
Forbes
#218
—
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
—
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#83
—
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • •History Founding era In November 1908, Ellen Browning Scripps, a philanthropist and prominent figure in the worlds of education, publishing, and women's rights based in La Jolla, Calif.
  • •Following an increase in enrollment of female students at Pomona College in 1919, Blaisdell turned to Scripps for the possibility of funding a "Woman's Campus.
  • •1927Scripps College was founded in 1926, following the coeducational Pomona College and Claremont Graduate University.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

146Very High

Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M
31 mi(54 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
101 mi(175 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
327 mi(567 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LAX Los Angeles41 mi
SAN San Diego99 mi
LAS Las Vegas199 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2562 mi · ~74h 1m drive
New York, NY2416 mi · ~69h 48m drive
Hartford, CT2481 mi · ~71h 40m drive
Providence, RI2546 mi · ~73h 33m drive
Albany, NY2424 mi · ~70h 2m drive
Syracuse, NY2303 mi · ~66h 32m drive
Rochester, NY2230 mi · ~64h 25m drive
Buffalo, NY2165 mi · ~62h 33m drive
Philadelphia, PA2359 mi · ~68h 9m drive
Pittsburgh, PA2103 mi · ~60h 45m drive
Harrisburg, PA2267 mi · ~65h 29m drive
Newark, NJ2408 mi · ~69h 34m drive
Washington, DC2264 mi · ~65h 24m drive
Baltimore, MD2285 mi · ~66h 1m drive
Atlanta, GA1902 mi · ~54h 57m drive
Charlotte, NC2085 mi · ~60h 14m drive
Raleigh, NC2201 mi · ~63h 35m drive
Miami, FL2305 mi · ~66h 35m drive
Orlando, FL2167 mi · ~62h 36m drive
Tampa, FL2119 mi · ~61h 13m drive
Nashville, TN1746 mi · ~50h 26m drive
New Orleans, LA1639 mi · ~47h 21m drive
Richmond, VA2252 mi · ~65h 3m drive
Chicago, IL1714 mi · ~49h 31m drive
Detroit, MI1951 mi · ~56h 22m drive
Minneapolis, MN1495 mi · ~43h 11m drive
St. Louis, MO1556 mi · ~44h 57m drive
Kansas City, MO1325 mi · ~38h 17m drive
Indianapolis, IN1776 mi · ~51h 18m drive
Columbus, OH1944 mi · ~56h 10m drive
Cleveland, OH2016 mi · ~58h 14m drive
Milwaukee, WI1713 mi · ~49h 29m drive
Dallas, TX1207 mi · ~34h 52m drive
Houston, TX1341 mi · ~38h 44m drive
Austin, TX1195 mi · ~34h 31m drive
San Antonio, TX1172 mi · ~33h 51m drive
Los Angeles, CA31 mi · ~54 min drive
San Francisco, CA366 mi · ~10h 34m drive
San Diego, CA101 mi · ~2h 55m drive
Seattle, WA963 mi · ~27h 49m drive
Portland, OR831 mi · ~24h drive
Denver, CO802 mi · ~23h 10m drive
Phoenix, AZ327 mi · ~9h 27m drive
Salt Lake City, UT560 mi · ~16h 11m drive
Honolulu, HI2591 mi · ~74h 51m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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