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Scripps College

Scripps College
1030 Columbia Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711


Fax number: (909) 607-7508
Website: https://www.scrippscollege.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 909 770-1333 1333
800 770-1333 1333 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 5
Application fee: $60
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: February 15 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 15
Number of early decision applications submitted: 265
Number of early decision applications accepted: 106 (40%)
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 4
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 13%
Average SAT I: 740 verbal, 729 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1410 - 1510
Average ACT: 35 English, 30 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 32 - 34
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 32%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 16%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 3,099
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 865
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 358
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 2
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 57%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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