Scripps Research University's ranking globally has been:
- QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023: 83rd in Chemistry, 101-150th in Biological Sciences.
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023: 1001-1200.
U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools 2023:
- 6th in Chemistry (tied.)
- 10th in Biological Sciences (tied.)
- 2nd in Biochemistry (tied with Harvard University).
- 5th in Organic Chemistry.