# Ripon College

Ripon, WI. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/ripon-college

Ripon College is a private nonprofit college in Ripon, WI with 688 undergraduates. It admits 80% of applicants, and admitted students average 1176 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $20,233 per year ($14,155 for families earning under $30,000). 59% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $55,453 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 80% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,797 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,508 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 510–680 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 470–590 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 21–27 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $65,019 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $20,233 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $14,155 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $14,494 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $12,575 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $18,339 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $26,204 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 688 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 59% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $55,453 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 (FY2024) |

## What Ripon College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Ripon College's acceptance rate?**

Ripon College admits 80% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Ripon College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 510–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 470–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1176.

**What ACT score do you need for Ripon College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–27.

**Is Ripon College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Ripon College?**

In Fall 2023, 1,797 students applied to Ripon College and 1,508 were admitted; 195 enrolled.

**Does Ripon College consider legacy status?**

No. Ripon College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Ripon College require an essay?**

Ripon College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Ripon College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $65,019 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,233.

**What is Ripon College's graduation rate?**

59% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 239628. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology