Scripps College

Yes, up to 100% of demonstrated financial need — for both freshmen and transfers. On top of need-based aid, first-year international applicants are automatically evaluated for merit scholarships worth $15,000–$30,000 per year (transfers are not eligible for merit). Because Scripps is a women's college, admission is for applicants who identify as women.

No — Scripps is need-aware for international applicants. The applicant pool for international aid is limited, so requesting a full ride actively lowers your acceptance odds. The freshman rate is relatively accessible (~28–38%), but it drops for internationals requesting full funding, so your application needs to be strong. Once admitted, Scripps meets up to 100% of your demonstrated need.

No. Scripps is permanently test-optional — SAT and ACT scores are not required, and your application receives the same review whether or not you submit them.

Yes. If you are not a native English speaker, an English proficiency exam is required — this is not optional. Scripps accepts the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, or the Duolingo English Test.

No. The CSS Profile (school code 4693) is required for need-based aid, and Scripps offers no institutional fee waiver and no free alternative — there is no ISFAA or paper substitute. You must pay the standard College Board CSS Profile fee and submit the Profile, with your parents' tax returns, through IDOC.

You MUST indicate your intent to apply for financial aid when you submit your admission application. If you're admitted as a self-funded student, you are barred from ever receiving institutional aid later — no matter how your family's circumstances change afterward. There is no way to add aid eligibility later, so decide up front and indicate it on your application.

Approximately 28–38% for freshman applicants — relatively accessible for a college that meets full demonstrated need — though it's lower for internationals requesting a full ride. Transfer admission is far more selective at around 11–14.1%, because there are very few transfer spots due to high student retention.

Yes — international transfers are funded under the same 100%-of-demonstrated-need policy as freshmen, but they are not eligible for merit scholarships, and transfer admission is highly restricted (~11–14.1% acceptance) because there are very few spots. You must indicate intent to apply for aid when you submit your application. Transfer checklist: the Common App for Transfer, all college transcripts, a final high school transcript or proof of graduation, the Common App College Report and Mid-Term Report, one academic evaluation from a college instructor or professor, English proficiency scores, the CSS Profile via IDOC, and the College Board International Student Certification of Finances. The transfer application fee is $60.

The Common Application ($60 fee, waivable for hardship) with the Scripps supplemental essay; official high school transcripts (with certified English translations if needed); the School Report and counselor recommendation; two teacher letters of recommendation; English proficiency scores if you are not a native English speaker; the CSS Profile (school code 4693) via IDOC with your parents' tax returns; and the Scripps College International Student Financial Form. Remember to indicate intent to apply for financial aid when you submit your application.