Scripps College's published cost of attendance is $87,564, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $6,948; middle-income families pay around $15,831; higher-income families pay approximately $54,572.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $87,564 |
| Tuition and Fees | $65,950 |
| Room and Board | $22,136 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$51,270 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $36,294 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $6,948 |
| $30–48k | $4,522 |
| $48–75k | $15,831 |
| $75–110k | $36,472 |
| $110k+ | $54,572 |
Scripps College's published cost of attendance is $87,564, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $6,948; middle-income families pay around $15,831; higher-income families pay approximately $54,572. Azimuth ranks Scripps College #1206 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Scripps College's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid applied to close the gap between cost of attendance and family contribution. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. Work-study is available as part of aid packages for eligible students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $13,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $57,648; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $75,301, median federal debt of $13,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $153 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Scripps College earn median 4-year earnings of $75,301, placing Scripps College in the 75.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Scripps College #602 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect both the institution's social-sciences-focused curriculum and the strong labor-market positioning of its graduates in fields that reward analytical and communication skills. The earnings pattern is anchored in Social Sciences, which shapes the institution's economic profile. Political Science is the largest program with 24 graduates, followed by Natural Resources Conservation and Research with 20 graduates and Research Psychology with 19 graduates. These three fields together represent the core of Scripps College's degree output and drive the institution's overall earnings trajectory. Smaller but economically significant programs including Biology, General and Economics round out the portfolio, contributing to the breadth of career pathways available to graduates.
