Ripon College
Liberal arts college · Ripon, WI · 688 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
80%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
980–1270
ACT (middle 50%)
21–27
Average net price
$20,233
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$65,019
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
59%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Ripon College?
Ripon College accepts about 80 of every 100 applicants (80%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 980 and 1270 on the SAT. A score at or above 1270 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 980, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 21–27.
The latest federal data says Ripon College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Ripon College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Ripon College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $65,019 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $20,233 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $53,250 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$53,250
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$53,250
- Room & board$11,100
- Total cost of attendance$65,019
- Average net price after grants$20,233
Popular majors
Education, Social Sciences, Biology, Business, Psychology.
Ripon College FAQ
- What is Ripon College's acceptance rate?
- 80% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Ripon College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 980–1270. Aim for 1270 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Ripon College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 21–27.
- Is Ripon College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Ripon College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Ripon College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Ripon College cost?
- About $65,019 a year before aid; $20,233 on average after grants.
- What is Ripon College's FAFSA school code?
- 003884. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Ripon College receives your information.
- What is Ripon College's graduation rate?
- 59% of students finish within six years.
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