About Ripon College

Founded in 1851, Ripon College. is a Private college. Located in Wisconsin, which is a city setting in Wisconsin, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 793 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Ripon College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 62 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Ripon College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate65%
Application Deadline
Application Fee30
SAT Range860-1160
ACT Range21-26

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,22% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 8 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

84% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 61% were in the top quarter, and 30% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Ripon College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
64%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
7%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
7%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
86%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
7%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
23%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
77%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
57%
“We bought the gear”
43%
“We live for the big game”
7%
“It”s not really our thing”
14%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
36%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
43%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
21%
“They keep regular office hours”
79%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
14%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
86%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
21%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
71%
“We only party on weekends”
7%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
79%
“There might be people who do”
21%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
64%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
7%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
7%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
86%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
7%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
23%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
77%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
57%
“We bought the gear”
43%
“We live for the big game”
7%
“It”s not really our thing”
14%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
36%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
43%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
21%
“They keep regular office hours”
79%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
14%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
86%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
21%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
71%
“We only party on weekends”
7%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
79%
“There might be people who do”
21%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    51 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    28 Students rated off-campus housing 2.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    52 Students rated campus food 2.9 stars. 6 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    52 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    52 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 67 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    51 Students rated school activities 4.2 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    51 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    52 Students rated academics 4.4 stars. 54 % gave the school a 5.0.

Ripon College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Ripon College?

15 Students rated Ripon College

Sonja - 01/16/2020

I really love being able to have a close relationship with my professors it helps me to reach higher academic levels. The professors know their students and strive to help them and push them to exceed. I’ve had more individual help from my college professors than my high school teachers. Ripon exceeds my expectations academically I really feel I get the best education here than I would anywhere else.

Kayley - 06/27/2019

It's a great college for academics. The economics department was ranked #1 in the state of Wisconsin. The class sizes are extremely small which allows for a personal connection. The professors are almost always available. Athletics is dominant on the campus. Especially with the new fitness center.

Francis - 04/25/2019

As a student of Ripon College I think going to this school was the best choice I could of made. The school is great because it is small, meaning I can have access to my professors all the time and not worry about over filled classes. The school also offers a lot of resources for students who struggle like me . The college’s academic system is also setup very nicely to where I am guaranteed to graduate within four years. Overall I think Ripon College is amazing!

Danielle - 02/27/2019

It is a good school, sure there is room for improvement in different areas but there is an overall cozy feeling about this place. Being small you will know, or know about, a lot of people along with knowing your professors. With many professors encouraging you to stop and visit them you can stand out more to them and be more involved in different areas.

Ripon College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Ripon College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Ripon College is 65%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    To check out as many colleges as possible to help make the decision easier for you and your parents. Also to not lose focus on academics because of worries about the social aspects of college. It is easy to make friends on any campus if you keep an open mind.

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  3. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing is that since it is a small town there isn't a whole lot of off campus living options

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  4. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Students that like large classes and living in big cities.

    Read all 9 answers

  5. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Our school is best known for being a liberal arts school meaning that each student that attends Ripon College will get to experience different fields they would not have chosen as a class without the schools requirements and therefore miss out on other opportunities.

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  6. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The food is the only thing about Ripon where I could even complain, and its not terrible.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Anyone who wants a fulfilling, rememberable college experience and wants to get a great education for the money.

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  8. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    I LOVE MY SCHOOL IT IS SMALLER , THE PEOPLE MAKE YOU FEEL VERY COMFORTABLE AND LIKE YOU BELONG THER RIGHT FROM THE START

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  9. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Books are incredibly expensive. First semester freshman year, you pretty much have to order them through the book store. After that, it is easier to sign up for classes ahead of time and order the books for cheaper online. The bookstore on campus does have some good deals, but you can save a good amount of money by looking online at for example half.com.

    Read all 7 answers

  10. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Class Sizes, Small Tight Community.

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  11. What's unique about your campus?

    The size because you get more one-on-one attention from professors and you can learn a lot more in smaller classes.

    Read all 5 answers

  12. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are studious yet they still know how to have fun and know the difference between work and play so to speak.

    Read all 4 answers

  13. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    I feel very cared for and properly prepared for my future. I was given space to grow and explore with enough struture to start on the right path

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

52%

female

48%

male

793

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

25%

Out-Of-State

72%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

45

Student Organizations

5

Fraternities

3

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

96%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
2%
% Hispanic/Latino
6%
% White or Caucasian
83%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Ripon College receive some sort of financial aid. 36% were awarded federal grants. While 81% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$39,142

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$750

Books and Supplies

$7,769

Room and Board

47,661

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$15,402
$30 - $48K
$15,486
$48 - $75K
$17,632
$75 - $110K
$21,262
$110K & UP
$26,184

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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