Ripon College: Statistics

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#4327 of 14,131 In the World
#1196 of 2,597 In North America
#1121 of 2,496 In the United States
#25 of 47 In Wisconsin
#3048 of 3,564 For Zoology
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Acceptance rate
80%
Average SAT
1125
Average ACT
24
Avg. cost to attend
$23,772 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
696
Graduates
13
Male:Female Ratio
54:46
Control
Private
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
ripon.edu

Ripon College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

Ripon College has an acceptance rate of 80% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 80% 77% 83%
Applicants 1,974 1,126 848
Admissions 1,576 868 708
Freshmen enrolled full time 172 97 75

9 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
57 or 33%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 980
or below

75% of them
had 1270
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in Ripon College are 980-1270 (middle 50% range).

ACT scores

Among admitted applicants
61 or 35%
submitted ACT

25% of them
had 21
or below

75% of them
had 27
or below

Typical ACT scores of first-years in Ripon College are 21-27 (middle 50% range).

Admissions requirements

Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
College-preparatory program Considered but not required
Recommendations Considered but not required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
Secondary school rank Considered but not required
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

White 556 (78%)
Hispanic 74 (10%)
Black or African American 24 (3%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 22 (3%)
Two or more races 12 (2%)
Nonresident Alien 12 (2%)
Asian 9 (1%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The average net cost to attend Ripon College is $23,772 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.

The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.

Net average cost to attend
$23,772/year
Average aid awarded
$39,716
Students receiving aid
100%

Average costs by household income

<$30K $15,712
$30-48K $14,267
$48-75K $16,971
$75-110K $19,124
$110K+ $25,280

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $51,600$8,325
Tuition in-state $51,600$8,325
Tuition out-of-state $51,600$8,325
Fee in-district $300$100
Fee in-state $300$100
Fee out-of-state $300$100

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 954
Combined charge for room and board $10,800
Room charge $5,300
Meal charge $5,500

Ripon College majors

Ripon College has granted 130 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Ripon College.

Major Bachelor
Business & Commerce, General 15
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 13
Psychology, General 9
English Language and Literature, General 8
History, General 8
Political Science and Government, Other 8
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management 8
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 7
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General 7
Finance, General 6
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 6
Athletic Training & Trainer 4
Elementary Education and Teaching 4
Chemistry, Other 3
Mathematics, General 3
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3
Biopsychology 2
Fine & Studio Arts, General 2
Health Teacher Education 2
Music, General 2
Political Science and Government, General 2
Sociology, General 2
Anthropology, General 1
Chemistry, General 1
Computer and Information Sciences, Other 1
Music Teacher Education 1
Neuroscience 1
Physics, General 1
Grand Total 130

Ripon College has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 34% highest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 63% 59% 67%
  • Full-time retention rate - 72%

Publications & Citations

Ripon College has published 693 scientific papers with 8,164 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Sociology, Computer Science, Political Science, History, Law, and Physics.

Publications
693
Citations
8,164

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
437 / 4,016
Biology
326 / 5,638
Environmental Science
289 / 4,562
Philosophy
224 / 2,004
Sociology
215 / 1,829
Computer Science
208 / 2,614
Political Science
200 / 1,926
History
192 / 1,700
Law
186 / 1,925
Physics
185 / 2,735
Medicine
180 / 2,685
Chemistry
180 / 3,990
Engineering
166 / 2,318
Geography and Cartography
164 / 2,211
Psychology
161 / 2,370
Geology
148 / 2,620
Ecology
147 / 2,840
Genetics
143 / 3,190
Art & Design
135 / 961
Paleontology
126 / 2,448
Biochemistry
118 / 2,891
Archaeology
110 / 1,491
Quantum and Particle physics
109 / 1,601
Mathematics
84 / 968
Botany
82 / 1,537
Zoology
78 / 1,690
Neuroscience
78 / 1,523
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
75 / 578
Linguistics
75 / 718
Business
72 / 1,187
Economics
72 / 688
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
70 / 875
Organic Chemistry
64 / 1,548
Literature
56 / 343
Statistics
52 / 840
Materials Science
51 / 860
Optical Engineering
49 / 664
Social Psychology
49 / 648
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
47 / 1,147
Anatomy and Physiology
46 / 732

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 8 75
1994 5 63
1995 14 119
1996 10 58
1997 10 72
1998 14 62
1999 13 84
2000 7 72
2001 16 91
2002 9 75
2003 4 102
2004 4 92
2005 5 125
2006 9 128
2007 7 131
2008 13 139
2009 11 130
2010 15 170
2011 9 138
2012 12 207
2013 17 207
2014 13 257
2015 13 301
2016 21 284
2017 17 327
2018 20 369
2019 33 455
2020 27 624
2021 21 560
2022 19 511
2023 23 724
2024 19 494
2025 10 443
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Ripon College alumni

  1. Harrison Ford

    Harrison Ford
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1942-.. (age 84)
    Occupations
    actoraircraft pilotvoice actorcarpenterenvironmentalist
    Biography

    Harrison Ford is an American actor. Regarded as a cinematic cultural icon, he has starred in many films over seven decades, and is one of the highest-grossing actors in the world. Ford's accolades include nominations for an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, an Emmy Award, five Golden Globe Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. He is the recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award, Cecil B. DeMille Award, Honorary César, and Honorary Palme d'Or, and he was honored as a Disney Legend in 2024.

  2. Spencer Tracy

    Spencer Tracy
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1900-1967 (aged 67)
    Occupations
    film actoractorstage actor
    Biography

    Spencer Bonaventure Tracy was an American actor. He was known for his natural performing style and versatility. One of the major stars of Hollywood's Golden Age, Tracy was the first actor to win two consecutive Academy Awards for Best Actor, from nine nominations. During his career, he appeared in 75 films and developed a reputation among his peers as one of the screen's greatest actors. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Tracy as the ninth greatest male star of Classic Hollywood Cinema.

  3. Al Jarreau

    Al Jarreau
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1940-2017 (aged 77)
    Enrolled in Ripon College
    Graduated with Bachelor of Science in psychology
    Occupations
    singersinger-songwritersocial workerjazz musicianpercussionist
    Biography

    Alwin Lopez Jarreau was an American singer. His 1981 album Breakin' Away spent two years on the Billboard 200 and is considered one of the finest examples of the Los Angeles pop and R&B sound. The album won Jarreau the 1982 Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. In all, he won ten Grammy Awards and was nominated 19 other times during his career.

  4. Laura Ramsey

    Laura Ramsey
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1982-.. (age 44)
    Occupations
    modeltelevision actoractorfilm actor
    Biography

    Laura Ramsey is an American film and television actress. She is best known for her roles in films such as She's the Man and The Covenant (both 2006), The Ruins (2008), Middle Men (2009), Kill the Irishman (2011), and Are You Here (2013).

All 20 notable alumni

General info

Founded 1851
Motto Fides Christi Scientia
Faith in Christ is Knowledge
Colors red, white
Academic calendar Semesters
Total FTE staff 181
Carnegie classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus

Location and contacts

Address 300 West Seward Street
Ripon, Wisconsin, 54971-0248
United States
City population 8,000
Phone 9207488115

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