Campus Vibe
Close-knit campus
Ripon College is a private institution in Ripon with particular strength in psychology and biology. With an average SAT of 1143, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 720 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,902 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,176.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1143
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
26.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (35)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Ripon College was founded in 1851, although its first class of students did not enroll until 1853.
- •It was first known as Brockway College, named for William S.
- •The college was founded with ties to local churches, but early in its history the institution became secular.
- •In 1868, formal ties with Presbyterian and Congregational churches were cut, but Ripon would retain some ties to its religious past.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from WI state average