Scripps College
Claremont, California · Private
Scripps College admitted 40% of 3,230 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1430–1500 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 87% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Scripps College
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Application deadlines
Scripps College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 15, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 8, 2027
- Regular decision
- January 8, 2027
The application fee is $60, and Scripps College accepts the Common App fee waiver. Scripps College asks for the Common App personal essay, two teacher recommendations, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school. For financial aid it uses the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Scripps College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 51% (141 of 275), compared with 40% for all applicants.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
537 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 319 took it, and 70 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Scripps College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essay
- Character
Important
- Recommendations
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- Where you live
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Legacy
- State residency
- Religion
- Showing interest
What it costs
Full price with housing is $87,232 a year. After grants, students paid $45,505 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Scripps College’s acceptance rate?
Scripps College admitted 40% of applicants: 1,288 of 3,230 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Scripps College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 15, 2026, early decision II is due January 8, 2027, and regular decision is due January 8, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Scripps College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1430 to 1500, with a median around 1480. A score at or above 1480 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Scripps College’s application fee?
The application fee is $60 for 2026–27, and Scripps College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Scripps College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Scripps College asks for the Common App personal essay, two teacher recommendations, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Scripps College have supplemental essays?
No. Scripps College has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
Does Scripps College require the CSS Profile?
Yes. Scripps College uses the CSS Profile for financial aid, along with the FAFSA, and it may ask a noncustodial parent to fill one out too.
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