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Scripps College

Private nonprofit Claremont, CA · Suburban · Far West · 93% data reported · Agent Insights
85%
Graduation Rate
$77,539
Earnings (10yr)
$36,294
Net Price
38%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Eighty-five percent of students graduate from Scripps College, a strong indicator of student satisfaction and engagement. With an acceptance rate of 38%, the school maintains a selective admission process, attracting motivated individuals who thrive in a supportive environment.

Scripps College graduates see a ten-year earning average of $77,539, which reflects the school’s ability to prepare students for successful careers. While specific mobility rates are not available, the data suggests that the connectedness of the institution can lead to advantageous opportunities post-graduation.

The net price for attending Scripps is $36,294, with a median student debt of $13,500. This financial landscape indicates a manageable debt load relative to potential earnings. Students who excel here typically have a strong interest in the liberal arts, particularly in programs like Biology, Social Sciences, and the Visual Arts.

Rankings

How Scripps Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation85%Earnings 10yr$78KNet Price$36KRetention94%Median Debt$14KPell Grant Rate11%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$7K$0-30K$5K$30-48K$16K$48-75K$55K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%512.4%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%4914.9%MOBILITY251.86%

Cost & Financial Aid

$65,950
In-State Tuition
$65,950
Out-of-State
$36,294
Avg Net Price
$13,500
Median Debt
11%
Pell Grant Rate
17%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$6,948
Family Income $0–$30K
$4,522
Family Income $30K–$48K
$15,831
Family Income $48K–$75K
$54,572
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$68,027
6 Years After Entry
$73,620
8 Years
$77,539
10 Years
0.17x
Debt-to-Earnings
66%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$68,027 6yr $73,620 8yr $77,539 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

251.86%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
4914.9%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
512.4%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$126,300
Parent Median Income

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 38%
Retention Rate 94%
SAT Average 1492
ACT Midpoint 33
SAT Range 1440–1540
ACT Range 31–34
Full-Time Faculty 77%
Faculty Salary (mo) $13,213
Diversity Index 0.66

Top Programs

Biology & Biomedical 17%
Social Sciences 16%
Psychology 12%
English & Literature 9%
Visual & Performing Arts 7%
Communications 4%
Engineering 2%
Humanities 2%