Scripps College

www.scrippscollege.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$65,650

3.85% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$44,396

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

38.3%

3,199 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,137

99.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

82.5%

208 Graduates

About

Scripps College is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Scripps College were Other Research & Experimental Psychology (35 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (24 degrees), and General Political Science & Government (23 degrees).

In 2024, 322 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Scripps College. 98.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 1.55% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (169 degrees), 4.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (39 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Scripps College is $65,650, which is $37,472 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Scripps College is $65,650, which is $37,472 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $44,396.

In 2024, 58% of undergraduate students attending Scripps College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$65,650

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Scripps College was $65,650. The cost of tuition at Scripps College is $37,472 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Scripps College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$44,396

2024 Value

2.44%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Scripps College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $44,396. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Scripps College grew by 2.44%.

This chart compares the average net price of Scripps College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$21,330

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Scripps College was of $21,330 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.63% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Scripps College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at Scripps College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Scripps College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Scripps College received 3,199 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 3.8% annual growth. Out of those 3,199 applicants, 1,225 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 38.3% acceptance rate.

There were 1,137 students enrolled at Scripps College in 2024. 24% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Scripps College has an overall enrollment yield of 25.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

38.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,225

Accepted Out of 3,199

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Scripps College was 38.3% (1,225 admissions from 3,199 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 33.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 3.8%, while admissions grew by 17.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Scripps College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

24%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

24% of enrolled first-time students at Scripps College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Scripps College had a total enrollment of 1,137 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Scripps College is 1,127 students and the part-time enrollment is 10. This means that 99.1% of students enrolled at Scripps College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Scripps College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.9% White, 14.6% Asian, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Two or More Races, and 3.78% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Scripps College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.5%), followed by Asian Female (14%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (12.1%), followed by White Female (12.1%) and Asian Male (12.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Scripps College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,137 students. The full-time enrollment at Scripps College is 1,127 and the part-time enrollment is 10. This means that 99.1% of students enrolled at Scripps College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Scripps College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

94%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Scripps College was 94%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Scripps College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Scripps College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
602 enrolled students
Asian
166 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
130 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Scripps College is 52.9% White, 14.6% Asian, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Two or More Races, and 3.78% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 28 students (2.46%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 312 more women than men received degrees from Scripps College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Scripps College is white (169 degrees awarded). There were 4.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (39 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Scripps College is Other Research & Experimental Psychology (35 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (24 degrees) and General Political Science & Government (23 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Scripps College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (17 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (22 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (14 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Scripps College are Elementary & middle school teachers (144,334 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (135,232 people), Other managers (129,114 people), Postsecondary teachers (121,301 people), and Secondary school teachers (109,086 people).

The most specialized majors at Scripps College in 2024 are Cultural & Gender Studies (17 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (22 degrees), Language & Linguistics (14 degrees), English (23 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Scripps College are Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Logisticians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Scripps College are Cultural & Gender Studies (17 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (22 degrees), Language & Linguistics (14 degrees), English (23 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Scripps College are Elementary & secondary schools (364,500 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (250,171 people), Legal services (113,652 people), Computer Systems Design (104,564 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (86,632 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Scripps College.

Most Common (2024)

Other Research & Experimental Psychology
35 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
24 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
23 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Scripps College was Other Research & Experimental Psychology with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Scripps College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

317

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Scripps College, which is 0.0158 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (317).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Scripps College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Scripps College in Pre-Medical Studies, which is 0.5 times less than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 35 degrees were awarded to women at Scripps College in Other Research & Experimental Psychology. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

77%

100% Completion Time

84%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 77% of students graduating from Scripps College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 84% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 84% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
169 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
39 degrees awarded
Asian
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Scripps College is white (169 degrees awarded). There were 4.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (39 degrees).

3.73% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
169 degrees awarded
White Female
167 degrees awarded
White Female
161 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Scripps College is white female (169 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (167 degrees).

Operations

Scripps College has an endowment valued at nearly $503M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 40.7M (8.1%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Scripps College had a total salary expenditure of 98.2M. Scripps College employs 39 Associate professors, 36 Assistant professors and 30 Professors. Most academics at Scripps College are Female Associate professor (24), Female Professor (20), and Female Assistant professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Scripps College are: Service, with 86 employees, Management, with 48 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 44 employees.

Endowment

$503M

2024 Endowment

5.08%

growth from 2023

Scripps College has an endowment valued at about $503M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Scripps College grew 5.08% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $454M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Scripps College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$31.4M

2024 Salaries

8.13%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Scripps College paid a median of $31.4M in salaries, which represents 32% of their overall expenditure ($98.2M) and a 8.13% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.3% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.137% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$12.6M

Instructional Salaries

106

Number of Employees

In 2024, Scripps College paid a total of $12.6M to 106 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Scripps College were Service with 86 employees, Management with 48 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 44 employees.

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