Overview of Ripon College

Ripon College is situated 80 miles Northwest of Milwaukee in Ripon, Wisconsin. The institution has a large selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to choose from. Students are backed by a robust 12 to 1 student/faculty ratio, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via many clubs and organizations.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 807 (all undergraduate)
• Gender Breakdown: 47% Male/53% Female
• 98% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $45,113
• Books: $750
• Room and Board: $8,653
• Other Expenses: $1,600
• Total Cost: $56,116

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 73%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $27,530
  • Loans: $7,154

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Business/Commerce, General; Psychology, General; English Language and Literature, General; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; and Chemistry, Other

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 79%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 61%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 68%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Cycling, Football, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming, Basketball
• Women’s Sports: Dance, Cycling, Tennis, Volleyball, Track and Field, Softball, Cross Country, Swimming

Overview of Ripon College Admissions

With an acceptance rate of 69%, Ripon College has moderately accessible admissions. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the application process’s next steps. Students should make a campus visit to determine if the institution is a good fit for them.

Admissions Data

• Ripon College Acceptance Rate: 69%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 500/610
  • SAT Math: 500/600
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 20/27
  • ACT English: -/-
  • ACT Math: -/-
  • ACT Writing: -/-

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Ripon College, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If Ripon College is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

California State University Long Beach, San Jose State University, Pace University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Washington State University, University of Texas at San Antonio, Texas State University

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Ripon College, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

University of Oklahoma, Florida International University, University of Oregon, University of Alabama, Colorado State University, Quinnipiac University, Ohio University

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Ripon College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Syracuse University, United States Military Academy, Penn State University Park, Temple University, Seton Hall University

Applying to Ripon College

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website: https://www.ripon.edu/admission/

Undergraduate Application Link(s): https://www.ripon.edu/apply/