Historical Acceptance Rates

For the application year 2024, The Scripps Research Institute has an overall acceptance rate of 26.8%, with 134,444 applicants and 35,984 admissions. The Early Action (EA) acceptance rate stands at 50.0%, admitting 15,422 out of 30,844 applicants, while the Regular Decision (RD) rate is notably lower at 19.8%, admitting 20,562 from 103,600 applicants. This marks an increase from the 2023 application year, where the overall acceptance rate was 24.7% with similar EA and RD rates of 50.0% and 17.2%, respectively. The consistent likelihood of acceptance for EA applicants highlights a strategic advantage for early submissions.