Ripon Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 79.84%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1160. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $51,900
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Ripon:
- Total Enrollment: 709
- 696 Undergraduate, 13 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 54.7% men, 45.3% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 63%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 72%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 47 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 1 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
Ripon Overview
Ripon College (Ripon) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Ripon, WI. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The Ripon's tuition & fees is $51,900 for the academic year 2024-2025. 98% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $40,815.
The school has a total enrollment of 709 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Ripon's acceptance rate is 79.84% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 10.91%. The median SAT score is 1160 and the ACT score is 24.
Ripon ranked 99th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 19th in Wisconsin Colleges rankings. Ripon College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Ripon College is $51,900. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,425.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $53,128 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,425.
| Undergraduate | $51,900 |
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| Graduate | $8,425 |
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| Undergraduate | $53,128 |
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| Graduate | $8,425 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Ripon College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Ripon
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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