Ripon College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	952
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	80%
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	62%

Located in Ripon, Wisconsin, Ripon College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that Ripon College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Ripon College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Ripon College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Ripon College is 72% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Wisconsin is 74%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Ripon College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$48,100

Cost of attendance at Ripon College in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$7,873
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$48,100

Cost of attendance at Ripon College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$15,679
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Ripon College received on average $36,789 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$36,789

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	99	41%	$4,459	$441,476
Other Federal Grant	190	79%	$3,493	$663,674
State Grant/Scholarships	106	44%	$3,502	$371,218
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	240	100%	$32,630	$7,831,202
Total Grant & Scholarships	241	100%	$36,789	$8,866,094

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ripon College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ripon College students is 62.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.8%.

62.0%

white 64.2% 115 students
hispanic 53.8% 7 students
International Students 60.0% 6 students
Mixed Race 80.0% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Football Midwest Conference
Baseball Midwest Conference
Basketball Midwest Conference
Track and Cross Country Midwest Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Ripon College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ripon College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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