Scripps CollegeAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
January 8, 2026
323 Days Left
Admissions Department
1030 Columbia Avenue Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 621-8149 x1333
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
SubjectReqReco
English4
Mathematics3
Foreign Language3
Social Studies3
Examinations
SubjectRequired UnitsDue in Admissions Office
SAT or ACTNot reportedNot reported
SAT OnlyConsidered if submittedFebruary 15
ACT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACTNot reportedNot reported
SAT Subject Tests OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT Writing Test PolicyNot reportedNot reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
1030 Columbia Avenue
Claremont
CA
91711
Phone
(909) 621-8149 x1333
Fax
(909) 607-7508
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 8, 2026
Application Fee
$60
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
April 1
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 15, January 8
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
2 required for all freshmen
Other
School report from school counselor required for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of Secondary School RecordX
Academic GPAX
Standardized TestsX
Class RankX
RecommendationsX
EssayX
InterviewX
Level of Applicant's InterestX
Extracurricular ActivitiesX
Volunteer WorkX
Particular Talent/AbilityX
Character/Personal QualitiesX
First Generation to Attend CollegeX
State ResidencyX
Geographic ResidenceX
Relation with AlumnusX
Religious Affiliation/CommitmentX
Work ExperienceX
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
34% of 3,082 applicants were admitted
Women
34% of 3,082 applicants were admitted
Men
Not reported
Students Enrolled
300 (29%) of 1,046 admitted students enrolled
Women
300 (29%) of 1,046 admitted students enrolled
Men
Not reported
Students Offered Wait List
704
Students Accepting Wait List Position
337
Students Admitted From Wait List
74
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
Not Reported
2.50 - 2.99
0%
2.00 - 2.49
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 740 average , 700-770 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
77%
Score of 600 - 700
23%
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 740 average , 720-760 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
89%
Score of 600 - 700
11%
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
33 average , 32-34 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
96%
Score of 24 - 29
4%
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 30
Score of 30 - 36
60%
Score of 24 - 29
38%
Score of 18 - 23
2%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 35
Score of 30 - 36
98%
Score of 24 - 29
2%
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 64%
Top quarter: 97%
Top half: 100%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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