Ripon College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #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 |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 80%
- 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.
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
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| |||
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.
Publication / Citation count by topic
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 |
Ripon College alumni
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Harrison Ford
- 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.
-
Spencer Tracy
- 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.
-
Al Jarreau
- 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.
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Laura Ramsey
- 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).
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 |