Scripps College

Around 28% of applicants get into Scripps College each year. Out of 3,099 applications received in 2023, 865 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to Scripps College, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 1/5 and the fee for the application is $60.

Students who submit their applications to Scripps College for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than April 1.

Scripps College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Scripps College's admissions stats.

Scripps College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	4.0
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	70%
Mean SAT Score	1460
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	32%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	16%
Waitlist	No

Scripps College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Scripps College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	December 15
Early Decision II	Yes	January 5	February 15
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	1 5	April 1

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Considering Applying Early to Scripps College?

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Scripps College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 5. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Scripps College is 40%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 28%. Last year, Scripps College admitted 106 of the 265 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early because they hope it will help their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Scripps College Admissions

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Transferring to Scripps College

For more information on transferring to Scripps College, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Scripps College

Scripps College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Scripps College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Scripps College

What does Scripps College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Scripps College for more information on admission factors.

Scripps College Application Requirements

To apply to Scripps College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Scripps College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	3	–	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	school report completed by secondary school counselor
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Scripps College?

Students admitted to Scripps College have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0. Scripps College considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 13% submitted a class rank. At Scripps College 70% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 94% were in the top 25% and 100% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Scripps College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	79%
3.75 and 3.99	11%
3.50 and 3.74	6%
3.25 and 3.49	3%
3.00 and 3.24	1%
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Scripps College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Scripps College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 32% of Scripps College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 16% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Scripps College?

To be competitive with other Scripps College applicants, you should aim to score between 1410 and 1510 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Scripps College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1510 and 25% of scored lower than 1410, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Scripps College student is 1460.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Scripps College students scored 750 or higher and 75% of students scored 710 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Scripps College students scored 760 or higher, and 75% scored a 710 or higher.

To be most competitive at Scripps College, you should strive to earn between 32 and 34 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 34 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Scripps College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 34, and three out of four students scored lower than 34 on the ACT.

A 32 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Scripps College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 32.

More Information on Transferring to Scripps College

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Scripps College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Scripps College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Scripps College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Scripps College.

Does Scripps College accept transfer credits?

✅ Scripps College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Scripps College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Scripps College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Scripps College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Scripps College?

❌ No, Scripps College is test optional, so you can choose whether to submit your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Scripps College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Scripps College is 28%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Scripps College?

✅ Scripps College's early decision acceptance rate was 40% in 2021.

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