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Tight-knitCollege townGreek life
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.
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
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate83.9%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1143
Reading & WritingMid: 530
510600
MathMid: 520
490590
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 24
2027
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
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$21,176
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
2600.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/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
Programs (35)
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
8 Years$48,800
10 Years$54,902
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$46,900
Men
$56,500
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
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)