Ripon Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Ripon College Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Ripon College to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Ripon College (Ripon)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Ripon's acceptance rate is 79.84% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 1,974 students applied and 1,576 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Ripon.

To apply to Ripon, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Ripon's acceptance rate places 14th out of 37 Wisconsin colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1160 and the ACT score is 24 at Ripon. Ripon's SAT score ranks 6th out of 10 Wisconsin colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Ripon's yield rate is 10.91%, which is significantly lower by 12.76 percentage points (approximately 53.9% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Ripon at Wisconsin colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%. This comparison helps contextualize Ripon's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Ripon's acceptance rate is 79.84% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.91%. 1,126 men and 848 women applied to Ripon and 868 men and 708 women students were accepted.

Among them, 97 men and 75 women were enrolled in Ripon. You can explore the Ripon's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Ripon
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,974	1,126	848	0	0
Admitted	1,576	868	708	0	0
Enrolled	172	97	75	0	0
Acceptance Rate	79.84%	77.09%	83.49%	-	-
Yield	10.91%	11.18%	10.59%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Ripon College 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 57 students (33% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 61 students (35% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Ripon.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,160, including 620 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 540 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 680 and the 25th percentile is 510. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 590 and the 25th percentile is 470.

The median ACT composite score is 24, with a 75th percentile score of 27 and a 25th percentile score of 21 at Ripon. The median ACT Math score is 23 and the median ACT English score is 25.

How competitive is Ripon's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Ripon College are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,295, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Ripon
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	980	1,160	1,270
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	510	620	680
SAT Math	470	540	590
ACT Composite	21	24	27
ACT Math	20	23	26
ACT English	22	25	27

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Ripon College 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Ripon. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Ripon College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Ripon Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Ripon:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.ripon.edu/admission/
Online Application: www.ripon.edu/apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the Ripon?

Ripon is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 79.84%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Ripon?

Ripon recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Ripon is 1,160, and the average ACT score is 24. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Ripon require essays or personal statements?

Ripon recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Ripon admission?

Ripon recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Ripon does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Ripon requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Ripon requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Ripon?

The institutional SAT code for Ripon is 1664 and 4-digit ACT code is 4636.