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Ripon College

Ripon, Wisconsin 54971-0248

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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.

Established
1851
Motto
Fides Christi Scientia
Mascot
Rally the Red Hawk
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division III

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84%Acceptance
1143SAT Avg
720Students
12:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$54,902Earnings 10yr
$21,176Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1143

Reading & WritingMid: 530
510600
MathMid: 520
490590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2027

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$50,700
Room & Board$10,190
Books & Supplies$750
Total Cost of Attendance$61,495
Average Net Price$21,176
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,478
$30–48K$13,038
$48–75K$17,763
$75–110K$22,858
$110K+$29,200

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)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

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%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
720
Gender Split
45% / 55%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Black 5%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.9%
Freshman Retention75.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,334
10 Years$54,902

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Basketball game

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

93Average

Estimated from WI state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K
73 mi(127 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
149 mi(258 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
232 mi(402 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MKE Milwaukee78 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare138 mi
MSP Minneapolis-St Paul228 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA901 mi · ~26h 2m drive
New York, NY787 mi · ~22h 44m drive
Hartford, CT831 mi · ~24h drive
Providence, RI892 mi · ~25h 46m drive
Albany, NY763 mi · ~22h 3m drive
Syracuse, NY639 mi · ~18h 28m drive
Rochester, NY565 mi · ~16h 19m drive
Buffalo, NY505 mi · ~14h 35m drive
Philadelphia, PA752 mi · ~21h 43m drive
Pittsburgh, PA510 mi · ~14h 44m drive
Harrisburg, PA660 mi · ~19h 4m drive
Newark, NJ779 mi · ~22h 30m drive
Washington, DC700 mi · ~20h 13m drive
Baltimore, MD705 mi · ~20h 22m drive
Atlanta, GA737 mi · ~21h 17m drive
Charlotte, NC731 mi · ~21h 7m drive
Raleigh, NC776 mi · ~22h 25m drive
Miami, FL1340 mi · ~38h 43m drive
Orlando, FL1135 mi · ~32h 47m drive
Tampa, FL1154 mi · ~33h 20m drive
Nashville, TN542 mi · ~15h 39m drive
New Orleans, LA962 mi · ~27h 47m drive
Richmond, VA738 mi · ~21h 19m drive
Chicago, IL149 mi · ~4h 18m drive
Detroit, MI311 mi · ~8h 59m drive
Minneapolis, MN232 mi · ~6h 42m drive
St. Louis, MO367 mi · ~10h 36m drive
Kansas City, MO442 mi · ~12h 46m drive
Indianapolis, IN314 mi · ~9h 4m drive
Columbus, OH403 mi · ~11h 39m drive
Cleveland, OH397 mi · ~11h 28m drive
Milwaukee, WI73 mi · ~2h 7m drive
Dallas, TX877 mi · ~25h 20m drive
Houston, TX1037 mi · ~29h 57m drive
Austin, TX1057 mi · ~30h 32m drive
San Antonio, TX1129 mi · ~32h 37m drive
Los Angeles, CA1707 mi · ~49h 19m drive
San Francisco, CA1792 mi · ~51h 46m drive
San Diego, CA1706 mi · ~49h 17m drive
Seattle, WA1623 mi · ~46h 53m drive
Portland, OR1654 mi · ~47h 47m drive
Denver, CO877 mi · ~25h 20m drive
Phoenix, AZ1438 mi · ~41h 33m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1193 mi · ~34h 28m drive
Honolulu, HI4181 mi · ~120h 47m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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