Scripps College Admission Requirements
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Scripps College Admission Overview
Scripps College admission requirements are highly competitive. Last year Scripps College admitted 38.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 4.0 GPA (A/A+) and SAT 1440-1540 / ACT 31-34. Scripps College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Scripps College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Scripps College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
High
Admission difficulty for Scripps College
Acceptance Rate
The Scripps College acceptance rate is 38.3%. Last year, 1,225 of 3,199 applicants were admitted. That is the 21st lowest acceptance rate in California and the 140th lowest in the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Scripps College and can you get accepted?
Scripps College is a highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than half of applicants. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Scripps College typically 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 or better. 26% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Scripps College GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
4.0Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A/A+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 4.0
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Scripps College typically have around a 4.0 GPA (A/A+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Scripps College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
77% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #3 in California for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 4.0 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Scripps College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1440-1540Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
24%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 720
- Math 720
- Composite 1440
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 770
- Math 770
- Composite 1540
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Scripps College typically score around a 1490 SAT (middle 50% 1440–1540) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 99th percentile nationally. Scripps College ranks #7 in the state of California and #42 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1440 to 1540
SAT policy
Scripps College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1490 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Scripps College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
31-34Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
16%25th Percentile Scores
- English 34
- Math 27
- Composite 31
75th Percentile Scores
- English 35
- Math 32
- Composite 34
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Scripps College typically have around a 32 ACT (mid-50 31–34) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 97th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Scripps College places #12 among colleges in California and #63 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 31 to 34
ACT policy
You may apply to Scripps College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 32.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
69% of Scripps College freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Scripps College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jan 15, 2027Days left to Apply
137Applicants have 137 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Scripps College is $60.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Scripps College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 38.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 4.0 GPA (about an A/A+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1440-1540); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Other Colleges to Apply To
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=123165.
GPA calculator: Scripps College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026