Review the current tuition and fees for Scripps College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Scripps College amounted to $65,950 a year for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Within that total, required fees totaled $300; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,650 |
| Fees | $300 |
| Total | $65,950 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much will Scripps College cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Scripps College prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Scripps College sits above the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Scripps College Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Scripps College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $58,224 |
| Two Years Ago | $60,494 |
| One Year Ago | $63,216 |
| Most Recent Year | $65,650 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Scripps has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, tuition climbed 3.9%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $68,489 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.11%, so a year from now students could pay around $68,661.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $68,661 |
| In 2 Years | $71,483 |
| In 3 Years | $74,421 |
| In 4 Years | $77,480 |
| In 5 Years | $80,665 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $292,045.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Scripps College, go to the Scripps College Financial Aid page.