Scripps College Acceptance Rate
Claremont, California · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,082
- Admitted
- 1,046
- Yield
- 26.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Scripps College's acceptance rate has risen from 28.4% in 2014–15 to 33.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,003 to 3,082 (+3%) over that period.
Its 33.9% rate makes Scripps College more selective than about 91% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 79%.
Scripps College has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 26.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,003 | 853 | 28.4% | 250 |
| 2015–16 | 2,613 | 729 | 27.9% | 277 |
| 2016–17 | 3,022 | 903 | 29.9% | 270 |
| 2017–18 | 2,841 | 948 | 33.4% | 327 |
| 2018–19 | 3,160 | 766 | 24.2% | 252 |
| 2019–20 | 3,022 | 967 | 32% | 283 |
| 2020–21 | 2,938 | 1,032 | 35.1% | 220 |
| 2021–22 | 2,952 | 872 | 29.5% | 328 |
| 2022–23 | 3,099 | 865 | 27.9% | 260 |
| 2023–24 | 3,082 | 1,046 | 33.9% | 275 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,082 | 1,046 | 33.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 720–760 | 26% |
| SAT Math | 700–770 | |
| ACT Composite | 32–34 | 17% |
How Scripps College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Scripps College's acceptance rate?
Scripps College's acceptance rate is 33.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,046 admitted of 3,082 applicants).
Is Scripps College test optional?
Scripps College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Scripps College?
Scripps College received 3,082 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,046.
What SAT score do you need for Scripps College?
Admitted students at Scripps College typically scored 720–760 on SAT Reading/Writing and 700–770 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Scripps College getting harder to get into?
Scripps College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 28.4% in 2014–15 to 33.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.scrippscollege.edu/.