B
Good
Score: 67/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
86/100 · earnings-weighted

Scripps College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Claremont, California 91711
🌐 www.scrippscollege.edu/
Scripps College — acceptance rate 34%, tuition $63,216
Scripps College — acceptance rate 34%, tuition $63,216
Scripps College campus, Claremont, CA
Scripps College campus, Claremont, CA. Photo: Lure Photography, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A+
90/100
Affordability
F
20/100
Resources
B
72/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
B
61/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,103
Total Enrollment
87%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
34%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Scripps College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$77,539
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$68,027
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$13,500
Median debt at graduation
82.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,492
Average SAT
33
Median ACT
11%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 17% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 86th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The Scripps College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,039,051
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,315/mo — vs ~$1,266/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 91763 (3.4% cap, Montclair)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $63,216 $63,216
Room $11,390
Board $9,608
Total Cost (On-Campus) $87,232 $87,232

Financial Aid

57%
Receive Any Aid
7%
Receive Pell Grants
29%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,103
Total Students
99%
Women
98%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Hispanic 12%
Black 4%
Asian 14%
Two or More 11%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Scripps College?
Scripps College has an acceptance rate of 34%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Scripps College?
Tuition at Scripps College is $63,216 for in-state students and $63,216 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Scripps College?
The graduation rate at Scripps College is 87%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Scripps College a good school?
Scripps College has a Repit College Score of 67/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Scripps College?
Scripps College has a total enrollment of 1,103 students. Most students (98%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology