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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Scripps College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

34
%
Acceptance rate
1480
SAT Midpoint
January 8
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Scripps College?

34%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Scripps accepted 34% of applicants. We classify this as selective.

In the most recent year, 3,082 people applied and 1,046 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1046 / 3082 (34%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Scripps College:

100%
84.0
68.0
52.0
36.0
20.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

26%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 26% ended up enrolling at Scripps College, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Scripps College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Scripps considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Recommendation(s)

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Scripps College?

1480
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

64% of freshmen who attended Scripps were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 97% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Scripps is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

26%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

17%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
700
Math Mean
740
75th Percentile
770
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
720
Verbal Mean
740
75th Percentile
760
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1430
Composite Mean
1480
75th Percentile
1510

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Scripps College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

January 8
Regular admission deadline
April 1
Application notification

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Scripps' Early Decision acceptance rate is 47%, compared to 34% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Scripps College, you might consider applying Early Decision.

November 15
Applications Due
December 15
Notification Date
47%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate

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