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Scripps College

Claremont, California 91711

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Scripps College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate33.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1480

Reading & WritingMid: 730
720760
MathMid: 720
700770

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 33
3234

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

33.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1480

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$38,802

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (50)

Student Life

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
8 Years$73,620
10 Years$77,539

Rankings

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

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Rankings

History & Fun Facts

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)

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