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Ripon College

Ripon, WI · Town · 688 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Ripon College is a historic, private liberal arts institution in east-central Wisconsin, recognized for its strong programs in biology, business administration, education, and pre-health tracks. The college is distinguished by its innovative Catalyst curriculum, a five-course, skill-centered core that streamlines general education to give students the flexibility to easily double major or graduate in three years. Campus life is defined by a tight-knit, highly residential community where students actively participate in undergraduate research, NCAA Division III athletics, and collaborative, one-on-one mentorship with faculty.

Location
Ripon, WI, 54971-0248 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
MKE · Milwaukee
78 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$63,540
Avg net price
$20,216
Room & board
$10,800
Tuition
$51,900
Books & supplies
$750/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$15,712
$30–48k
$14,267
$48–75k
$16,971
$75–110k
$19,124
$110k+
$25,280
Admissions
Admit rate
80%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1176
Reading 510680
Math 470590
ACT midpoint
24
Composite 2127
English 2227
Math 2026
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Ripon College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
62%
4-yr on-time completion
44%
1st-yr retention
72%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
60%
Transferred
27%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
13%
Median earnings (6yr)
$42,334
Median earnings (10yr)
$54,902
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,500$29,200
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,787
Student Body
Men 54%Women 46%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
34%
First-generation
28%
Median family income
$75,858
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
79%
Hispanic
11%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$42,334
10 years after entry
$54,902
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness25
Psychology, General24
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods21
Biology, General15
Chemistry15
Political Science and Government12
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas10
English Language and Literature, General10
History10
Business/Commerce, General7
Communication and Media Studies6
Biopsychology6
Economics6
Sociology6
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions6
Finance and Financial Management Services6
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Institutional
Endowment
$114M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$8,249/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,869
Federal loan rate
70%

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