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Scripps College Admission Requirements

Claremont, California

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Chances of getting into Scripps College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
30%
Admission Difficulty for Scripps College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Exceptional 
Applicant Competition High 
How hard is it to get into Scripps College and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Scripps College is 30%.  It ranks #13 in California and #90 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. Scripps College is a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 872 out of 2,952 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 6 percent on standardized admission tests. Scripps College typically accepts and attracts "A/A+" average high school students with an average GPA around 4.0. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class. 38% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Scripps College application fee is $60 and applications are due by Jan 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Scripps College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 31% of students submitted SAT scores and 23% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Scripps College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1380-1520
Applicants Submitting SAT 
31%
SAT Scores for Scripps College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 700
SAT Math 25th 680
SAT Composite 25th 1380
SAT Scores for Scripps College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 760
SAT Math 75th 760
SAT Composite 75th 1520
Average SAT Score 1450

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Scripps College?

Scripps College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Scripps College score in the top 6 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1380-1520.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Scripps College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1520 and Above Good >45%
1450 to 1520 Avg + 30%-45%
1380 to 1450 Avg - 18%-30%
1310 to 1380 Reach 11%-18%
Less than 1310 Low <11%
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Scripps College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
31-34 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
23%
ACT Scores for Scripps College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 33
ACT Math 25th 27
ACT Composite 25th 31
ACT Scores for Scripps College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 36
ACT Math 75th 33
ACT Composite 75th 34
Average ACT Score 32

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Scripps College?

Scripps College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Scripps College regularly accepts students who score 31 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 5 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 31-34.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Scripps College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
34 and Above Good >50%
32 to 34 Avg + 30%-50%
31 to 32 Avg - 22%-30%
30 to 31 Reach 15%-22%
Less than 30 Low <15%
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Scripps College GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
4.0
Typical High School Grades 
A/A+

What GPA do you need to get into Scripps College?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Scripps College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Scripps College was 4.0 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A/A+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #3 in California for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Scripps College will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

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High School GPA's for admitted Scripps College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 77.1% Avg +
3.75 to 3.99 16.2% Avg -
3.50 to 3.74 3.4% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 2.1% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 1.2% Low
2.50 to 2.99 0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

69% of Scripps College freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Scripps College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 69%
Top 25% of class 88%
Top 50% of class 100%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Scripps College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,952 0 2,952
Accepted 872 0 872
Acceptance Rate 30% ? 30%
Enrolled 328 0 328
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 38% ? 38%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Scripps College is $60.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Scripps College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Scripps College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Considered but not required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Scripps College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=123165 IPEDS survey data for Scripps College.

FAQs

Does Scripps College prefer SAT or ACT?

31% of students submit their SAT scores to Scripps College. 23% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Scripps College?

30% of those who apply are granted admission to Scripps College. Admission competition is high and the college has exceptional admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Scripps College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1380 and 1520. 31% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Scripps College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 31 and 34. 23% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.