by our College Data Analytics TeamUnderstanding all of the expenses related to attending college can allow you to make the best decision at Scripps College.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $11,828 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $9,964. Altogether, a typical student living on campus at Scripps College can expect to spend about $26,936 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Scripps College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $24,136 | $24,136 |
| — Housing | $11,828 | |
| — Meals | $9,964 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| Total | $26,936 | $26,936 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.
The projected four-year total comes to about $120,379 by the time you graduate.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Scripps College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $20,998 |
| Two Years Ago | $21,818 |
| One Year Ago | $23,330 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $24,136 |
| One Year From Now * | $25,338 |
| Two Years From Now * | $26,600 |
| Three Years From Now * | $27,925 |
| Four Years From Now * | $29,316 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 5.0% a year over the last three years. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $28,138 in their first year.
At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $32,116 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $29,400 for the last year of an associate degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $120,379 over four years — compared with roughly $57,538 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.
Not all meal plans work the same way. This school structures its plans by meals per week, and the table below lists the largest plan offered. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,047 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |