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Ripon College

Ripon, WI · Town · 688 students
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$20,216
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
62%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
69% typical
$54,902
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$58,391 typical
80%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
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
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Nearest airport from college
MKE · Milwaukee
78 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$51,900
Housing & food (on campus)$10,800
Books & supplies$750
Cost of attendance$63,540
Average net price$20,216
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$51,900
Housing & food (on campus)$10,800
Books & supplies$750
Cost of attendance$63,540
Average net price$20,216
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$15,712
$30–48k
$14,267
$48–75k
$16,971
$75–110k
$19,124
$110k+
$25,280
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
62%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
44%
Back for yr 2
72%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
60% graduated · 27% transferred · 13% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$42,334
10 yrs after entry$54,902
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$9.5k–$29.2k
90th percentile$34,787
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
80%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1176
R 510–680 · M 470–590
ACT midpoint
24
Comp 21–27 · E 22–27 · M 20–26
SAT middle 50%: 980–1270
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Student Body
Gender
Men 54%Women 46%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
34%
First-gen
28%
Family income
$75,858
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
79%
Hispanic
11%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$42,334
After 10 yrs
$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
Resources
Endowment
$114M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$8,249/mo
Teaching spend
$13,869
per student
Federal loans
70%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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