Scripps College & Pitzer College Research
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Scripps College & Pitzer College Research
Both are members of the Claremont Colleges consortium (5C) in Claremont, CA. Students cross-register across all five colleges (Pomona, Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Scripps, Pitzer).
Scripps College
Type: Private, all-women's liberal arts college (founded 1926)
Admissions (Class of 2028, CDS 2024-25)
- Total applicants: 3,199
- Admitted: 1,225
- Enrolled: 332
- Overall acceptance rate: 38.3%
- ED acceptance rate: ~47% (287 ED apps, 135 admitted across ED I + ED II)
- Yield rate: 27%
- Early round: ED I (Nov 15) and ED II (Jan 8)
- Testing policy: Test-optional (SAT/ACT considered if submitted)
Academic Profile
- SAT middle 50%: 1440-1540 (Math 720-770, EBRW 720-770)
- ACT middle 50%: 31-34 (average 33)
- Top 10% of class: 70%
- Top 25% of class: 91%
- Average unweighted GPA: ~3.9 (not officially reported; 99% of admits in top decile)
Enrollment & Demographics
- Total enrollment: 1,137 (1,117 undergrad)
- Women: 100% (women's college)
- White: 52.9%
- Asian: 13.7%
- Hispanic/Latino: 12.0%
- Two or More Races: 11.1%
- International: ~6%
- Black/African American: 4.0%
Financial Aid & Net Cost by Income
- Meets 100% of demonstrated financial need
- Average need-based grant: $55,673
- 40% of first-years receive need-based aid
| Income Bracket | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0-$30,000 | $13,300 |
| $30,001-$48,000 | $7,880 |
| $48,001-$75,000 | $17,090 |
| $75,001-$110,000 | $39,505 |
| Over $110,000 | $48,277 |
Athletics
- Competes as Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) Athenas in NCAA Division III, SCIAC
- 11 women's varsity sports available to Scripps students
- Estimated ~20% athlete participation rate (~220 athletes across CMS from Scripps)
Waitlist
- Offered to 552; 239 accepted; 4 admitted from waitlist
Pitzer College
Type: Private, coeducational liberal arts college (founded 1963)
Admissions (Class of 2028, CDS 2024-25)
- Total applicants: 3,438
- Admitted: 859
- Enrolled: 324
- Overall acceptance rate: 25%
- ED acceptance rate: 42% (combined ED I + ED II)
- Yield rate: 45%
- Early round: ED I (Nov 15) and ED II (Jan 5)
- Testing policy: Test-free (SAT/ACT not used in admissions decisions)
Academic Profile
- SAT middle 50%: 1370-1460 (only 32% submitted; scores not used)
- ACT middle 50%: 30-33 (only 28% submitted; scores not used)
- Top 10% of class: 86%
- GPA profile: 46% had 4.0+, 34% had 3.75-3.99, 15% had 3.50-3.74
- Estimated unweighted GPA: ~3.85
Enrollment & Demographics
- Total enrollment: 1,242 undergrad
- Women: 59%
- White: 48.1%
- Hispanic/Latino: 12.6%
- Asian: 11.9%
- Two or More Races: 9.9%
- International: ~8%
- Black/African American: 4.4%
Financial Aid & Net Cost by Income
- 33% of first-years receive need-based financial aid
- Average need-based grant: $57,248
| Income Bracket | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0-$30,000 | $15,922 |
| $30,001-$48,000 | $7,693 |
| $48,001-$75,000 | $15,939 |
| $75,001-$110,000 | $33,809 |
| Over $110,000 | $45,705 |
Athletics
- Competes as Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens in NCAA Division III, SCIAC
- 21 varsity sports (10 men's, 11 women's)
- Estimated ~18% athlete participation rate (~220 athletes from Pitzer in the combined program)
Waitlist
- Offered to 570; 209 accepted; 34 admitted from waitlist
Key Differences
| Feature | Scripps | Pitzer |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Women only | Coed (59% women) |
| Acceptance rate | 38.3% | 25% |
| Testing | Test-optional | Test-free |
| Athletic team | CMS (Claremont-Mudd-Scripps) | Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens |
| Yield rate | 27% | 45% |
| Known for | Humanities, arts, interdisciplinary | Social justice, environmental studies |
| ED advantage | ~47% vs 38% overall | ~42% vs 25% overall |
Sources
- Scripps College CDS 2024-25
- Pitzer College CDS 2024-25
- College Scorecard (IPEDS demographics)
- CollegeData.com (admissions stats)
- CollegeFactual.com (net price by income)
- Ivy Coach (ED acceptance rates)