Scripps College
Claremont, CA 91711
About Scripps College
Scripps College is a private research university in Claremont, California, enrolling about 1,113 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 38.29% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $77,539 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Scripps College charges about 2.2× the national private non-profit median tuition ($65,950).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 8.1×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 82.54%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $77,539.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Scripps College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 434% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
Scripps College awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 54 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps College | $65,950 | $36,294 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 45% below published tuition at Scripps College
Key findings
- Scripps College's average net price ($36,294) is 45% below published tuition ($65,950).
- Scripps College charges about 2.2× the national private non-profit median tuition ($65,950).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 8.1×.
Scripps College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $65,950
Finding Scripps College charges about 2.2× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $65,950. That is about 2.2× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the California median ($8,093), sticker tuition is about 8.1×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 5.5×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Scripps College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Scripps College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Scripps College is $36,294.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $36,294 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $27,951 above the California median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $17,594 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Scripps College’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 45% lower after grants and scholarships.
Scripps College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Scripps College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$65,950
Avg. net price
$36,294
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $6,948 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,522 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,831 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $36,472 |
| $110,001+ | $54,572 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $263,800. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Scripps College is known for
Top program completions
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other35
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General24
- Political Science and Government, General23
- Environmental Science21
- English Language and Literature, General21
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Selective — about half of applicants (or fewer) are admitted.
- Yield: 26% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1492
- Midpoint ACT: 33
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Scripps College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Scripps College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Scripps College.
Campus
Location
Claremont, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 91711
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is about 1.9× the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Size
Enrollment
1,113
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,134
- Graduate
- 20
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$13,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 11.00%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Scripps College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Scripps College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Scripps College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $45,564 | $45,564 | $26,057 |
| 2014 | $47,378 | $47,378 | $28,736 |
| 2015 | $49,152 | $49,152 | $28,126 |
| 2016 | $50,982 | $50,982 | $30,472 |
| 2017 | $52,966 | $52,966 | $30,974 |
| 2018 | $55,024 | $55,024 | $33,520 |
| 2019 | $57,188 | $57,188 | $32,709 |
| 2020 | $57,188 | $57,188 | $33,573 |
| 2021 | $58,442 | $58,442 | $39,142 |
| 2022 | $60,712 | $60,712 | $33,912 |
| 2023 | $63,434 | $63,434 | $38,802 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1492 (middle 50% not reported)
Midpoint 33 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.80
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Scripps College reported total enrollment of about 1,113 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 9% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (54.0%), Asian (14.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.4%). About 11.00% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Scripps College in 2024 is 1,113 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,134 students. Graduate enrollment is about 20 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
93.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
60.71% 100% Completion Time
82.54% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 60.71% of students graduating from Scripps College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other: 0% male / 100% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 0% male / 100% female
- Political Science and Government, General: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Scripps College graduates earn a median of $77,539 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Scripps College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $77,539. Median federal loan debt: $13,500. Average net price used in cost models: $36,294.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Scripps College graduates report median earnings of $77,539 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Scripps College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (54 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Scripps College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Scripps College graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Scripps College—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$478.7M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- California median 24× the median ($19.7M)
- Far West median 29× the median ($16.8M)
- U.S. median 18× the median ($26.4M)
- California median 59× the median ($7,407)
- Far West median 60× the median ($7,260)
- U.S. median 36× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 76.8%
- California median 37.5 pp above median (39.3%)
- Far West median 31.1 pp above median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 18.9 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $13,213
- California median 1.3× the median ($10,166)
- Far West median 1.4× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 1.7× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $31,253
- California median 4.8× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median 4.4× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 4.3× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scripps College at a glance
Scripps College
Scripps College is a private non-profit institution in Claremont, CA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Research and Experimental Psychology, OtherBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralPolitical Science and Government, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian54.0%Asian14.5%Hispanic or Latino11.4%
Schools near Scripps College
Other campuses in Claremont, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Scripps College located?
Scripps College is located in Claremont, CA.
What is Scripps College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Scripps College is 38.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,082 applicants and 1,046 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Scripps College's tuition?
Scripps College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $65,950 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $36,294 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Scripps College cost?
Reported tuition is $65,950 and average net price is $36,294 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,136 annually.
Why is Scripps College's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Scripps College, published tuition is $65,950 while average net price is $36,294—about 45% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Scripps College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($36,294), completion (82.5% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($77,539). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Scripps College?
Scripps College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,134 students, White (54.0%), Asian (14.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for Scripps College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Scripps College reports midpoint SAT about 1492 and midpoint ACT about 33.
What do graduates of Scripps College earn?
Median earnings are $68,027 six years after entry and $77,539 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Scripps College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 82.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Scripps College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,500.
Is Scripps College public or private?
Scripps College is a private nonprofit institution located in Claremont, CA.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.