Scripps College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$58,442

Cost of attendance at Scripps College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$58,442

Cost of attendance at Scripps College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Scripps College was $44,770. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Scripps College

Scripps College net price calculator

$44,770

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average	$10,382
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Scripps College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$44,770	$4,511 (11%)	$17,911	$20,904	$27,584	$39,471	$53,681
2021	$40,259	$557 (1%)	$17,036	$7,525	$26,412	$30,954	$50,873
2020	$39,702	$632 (2%)	$13,300	$7,880	$17,090	$39,505	$48,277
2019	$39,070	$2,239 (6%)	$12,663	$19,031	$14,265	$29,042	$46,645
2018	$36,831	$1,029 (3%)	$14,610	$21,045	$23,549	$30,211	$46,426
2017	$37,860	$2,649 (8%)	$13,233	$3,243	$22,738	$24,214	$42,350
2016	$35,211	$174	$17,778	$12,029	$16,228	$29,835	$41,245
2015	$35,037	$6,856 (24%)	$19,932	$19,583	$19,879	$25,661	$38,814
2014	$28,181	--	$22,193	$14,624	$13,479	$23,345	$39,412

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Scripps College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$80,240	$2,466 (3%)	$58,442	-	$800
2021	$77,774	$186	$57,188	-	$800
2020	$77,588	$3,832 (5%)	$57,188	-	$800
2019	$73,756	$2,696 (4%)	$55,024	-	$800
2018	$71,060	$2,596 (4%)	$52,966	-	$800
2017	$68,464	$2,404 (4%)	$50,982	-	$800
2016	$66,060	$2,320 (4%)	$49,152	-	$800
2015	$63,740	$2,370 (4%)	$47,378	-	$800
2014	$61,370	$2,482 (4%)	$45,564	-	$800
2013	$58,888	--	$43,620	-	$800

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Scripps College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,085 dormitories available to its students at $10,346 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Scripps College is $1,150 per month.
Does Scripps College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Scripps College for one academic year is $8,652, which works out to $961 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Scripps College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $800.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Scripps College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,000

If living off-campus, with family: N/A

If living off-campus, not with family: N/A
How much is Scripps College application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $60 and $170 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Scripps College offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Scripps College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,820	$1,637
For out-of-state students	$1,820	$1,637

Housing and Meal

Scripps College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Scripps College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$8,652	$10,346	N/A	19	1,085
2021	$8,328	$9,958	N/A	16	1,002
2020	$8,016	$9,584	N/A	16	1,002
2019	$7,712	$9,220	N/A	16	993
2018	$7,422	$8,872	N/A	16	992
2017	$7,144	$8,538	N/A	16	947
2016	$6,876	$8,232	N/A	16	834

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Scripps College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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