Scripps College recognizes the important role counselors and educators play in a student’s academic career. Below, you’ll find quick reference information about Scripps, our application process, and resources you can share with students.
What to Know
Modern women’s college: A contemporary women’s college with a diverse student body and an education grounded in women’s leadership, perspectives, and experiences. See our gender policy for admission.
Rigorous liberal arts education: An interdisciplinary curriculum centered on critical thinking, creativity, and intellectual curiosity.
Small college with big resources: Scripps students have the personal attention and community of a small liberal arts college alongside the academic, social, and extracurricular opportunities of The Claremont Colleges.
Open to first-year and transfer students: Scripps welcomes students entering directly from high school or gap years as well as students transferring from other colleges.
- Early Decision is a great fit for students who know Scripps is their first choice as it’s a binding commitment. Applicants are considered within a smaller pool, benefit from earlier notification, and receive the same financial aid and scholarship opportunities as all applicants. Reach out to an admission counselor for additional questions!
Testing policy: Submitting SAT or ACT exam scores is completely optional. See “Standardized Testing Policy” heading.
Required materials:
- Common Application
- $60 application fee
- School Report and counselor recommendation
- Two academic teacher recommendations, preferably from junior or senior year classes
- Official transcript(s) from all secondary schools attended
- Optional: Interview and/or arts portfolio
Fee waiver: Students experiencing financial hardship may request a fee waiver through the Common Application.
Dual enrollment/transfer credit policy
Students can access their applicant status portal after submitting their application. Documents are typically processed within three business days outside of holidays and university closures.
- Questions about missing documents? Email [email protected].
1,100 full-time undergraduates
- 58% out of state
- 4.7% international
- 60.5% receive financial aid
39.6% admission rate
- 3,347 applicants
- 301 enrolling first-year students
- 8 enrolling transfer students
Find more info on our Common Data Set
Financial aid deadlines and requirements
Scripps is need-aware and meets 100% of each student’s institutionally determined financial need. Students seeking need-based aid must submit the FAFSA and CSS Profile.
- All applicants are automatically considered for renewable merit scholarships of $15,000–$30,000.
What makes a student a good fit for Scripps?
How do we review applications? Scripps College is committed to a holistic and thorough review of each application, with careful consideration of the following:
- Academic program and performance
- Personal essay
- Recommendations
- Co-curricular activities
- Optional interview
- Arts portfolio (option)
We imagine what the applicant would be like as a member of the Scripps community, engaged inside and outside of the classroom.
Academic preparation: We consider a student’s academic program in the context of their high school. Advanced coursework is encouraged when available and appropriate. See “Recommended Courses” heading.
Employment after graduation: More than half of Scripps graduates from the last five years received an offer for full-time employment by the time of graduation.
Earnings after graduation: Six years after graduation, Scripps alums’ median income is 44% higher than the national average.
Graduate & professional study: Two-thirds of Scripps graduates pursue a graduate or professional degree within five years of graduation, going on to programs at institutions including Columbia, Cornell, Georgetown, Princeton, UChicago, and USC.
Fellowships & research: Scripps students earn nationally competitive fellowships and research awards, including Fulbright, Goldwater, Watson, and NSF opportunities.
Career preparation: Career Planning & Resources connects with approximately 80-85% of first-year students within their first three weeks to help them identify skills, interests, and opportunities.
Lifelong career support: Scripps alumnae have continued access to career counseling, professional development, networking, mentorship, and job opportunities through Career Planning & Resources and the Scripps alumnae network.
Cross-registration: Scripps students can take courses at the other four undergraduate Claremont Colleges through a shared registration system. Learn more.
Shared academic and social resources: The five colleges share resources and opportunities including dining, libraries, recreational facilities, health and counseling services, and student organizations/programs. Learn more.
Shared athletics: Scripps competes through CMS Athletics, a joint program with Claremont McKenna and Harvey Mudd Colleges, offering 11 NCAA Division III teams. Students can also participate in club and intramural sports through CMS Recreation.
Variety of academic programs: Students can pursue over 65 majors and programs offered through Scripps or apply to major at another consortium partner.
Individual visits: Students and families can register via our website. Counselors can inquire about visiting at [email protected].
Group tours: High school and community-based organization counselors can request a one-hour, student-led campus tour for their group, with the option to add a 30-minute admission information session led by a Scripps admission officer.
Scripps College Academy: A pre-college program for local high school girls, who are eligible to apply in the spring of their 10th grade year. Learn more.
Contact your territory admission counselor or the Admission Office.
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Explore Academics: See current majors and programs.
Explore Financial Aid: Learn about financial aid.
Experience Student Life: Learn about life and community.
Explore Housing: Learn about residential life and housing logistics.
Have another question?
Contact your admission counselor, email [email protected], or call us at (909) 621-8149.