Scripps Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Scripps College Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Scripps College to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Scripps College (Scripps)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Scripps's acceptance rate is 38.29% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 3,199 students applied and 1,225 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively low, making it somewhat difficult to get into Scripps.

To apply to Scripps, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Scripps's acceptance rate places 20th out of 118 California colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1500 and the ACT score is 33 at Scripps. Scripps's SAT score ranks 6th out of 28 California colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Scripps's yield rate is 25.55%, which is significantly lower by 15.48 percentage points (approximately 37.7% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40% (average yield: 41.03%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Scripps at colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40%. Moreover, you can check only California colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40%. This comparison helps contextualize Scripps's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Scripps's acceptance rate is 38.29% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 25.55%. 0 men and 3,199 women applied to Scripps and 0 men and 1,225 women students were accepted.

Among them, 0 men and 313 women were enrolled in Scripps. You can explore the Scripps's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Scripps
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	3,199	0	3,199	0	0
Admitted	1,225	0	1,225	0	0
Enrolled	313	0	313	0	0
Acceptance Rate	38.29%	-	38.29%	-	-
Yield	25.55%	-	25.55%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Scripps College 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 76 students (24% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 49 students (16% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Scripps.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,500, including 750 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 750 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 770 and the 25th percentile is 720. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 770 and the 25th percentile is 720.

The median ACT composite score is 33, with a 75th percentile score of 34 and a 25th percentile score of 31 at Scripps. The median ACT Math score is 30 and the median ACT English score is 35.

How competitive is Scripps's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Scripps College are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,295, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Scripps
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,440	1,500	1,540
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	720	750	770
SAT Math	720	750	770
ACT Composite	31	33	34
ACT Math	27	30	32
ACT English	34	35	35

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Scripps College 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Scripps. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Scripps College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Scripps Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Considered, if submitted
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Scripps:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.scrippscollege.edu/admission/
Online Application: https://www.commonapp.org/school/scripps-college
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate

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What is the acceptance rate at the Scripps?

Scripps is moderately competitive, with an acceptance rate of 38.29%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Scripps?

Scripps recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Scripps is 1,500, and the average ACT score is 33. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Scripps require essays or personal statements?

Yes, Scripps requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for Scripps admission?

Yes, Scripps requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

Scripps does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Scripps requires applicants to submit high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Scripps requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Scripps?

The institutional SAT code for Scripps is 4693 and 4-digit ACT code is 0426.