More selective than 80% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
26% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 17% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Scripps College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Scripps College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Scripps College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 720 | 770 |
| SAT math | 720 | 770 |
| ACT composite | 31 | 34 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1440 | 1540 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Scripps College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 38% | 720–770 | 720–770 | 31–34 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 34% | 720–760 | 700–770 | 32–34 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Scripps College compared with other California colleges?
Scripps College has the 19th-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | University of California-Santa Barbara | 33% | 83% | $16,109 |
| 16 | Hope International University | 33% | 49% | $29,310 |
| 17 | Pacific Oaks College | 34% | — | — |
| 18 | San Diego State University | 36% | 76% | $15,364 |
| 19 | Scripps College | 38% | 83% | $36,294 |
| 20 | Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | 39% | 30% | $35,558 |
| 21 | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | 41% | 85% | $21,680 |
| 22 | University of California-Davis | 42% | 86% | $14,741 |
| 23 | Casa Loma College-Los Angeles | 43% | 73% | $27,596 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at Scripps College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Scripps College admissions questions
What is the Scripps College acceptance rate?
Scripps College accepts 38% of applicants, about 1 in 3. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,046 of 3,082 applicants were admitted.
Does Scripps College require the SAT or ACT?
Scripps College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 26% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Scripps College?
The middle 50% of Scripps College enrolled first-year students scored 1440–1540 on the SAT and 31–34 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Scripps College?
26% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (275 of 1,046).
Is Scripps College getting harder to get into?
Scripps College accepted 38% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 34% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Scripps College overview