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Ripon College
Most applicants get into Ripon College — 79.8% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Ripon College anchors the college town of Ripon, WI, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Political Science and Government, where graduates median $68,800 four years out. Faculty pay averages $98,988 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 688 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 72.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1000 and 1190 — below the WI middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Ripon College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Ripon College is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1000–1190 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Ripon College's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 510 | 560 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 560 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Ripon College received 1,797 applications and admitted 1,508 (83.9%), with 195 enrolling.
How Ripon College compares
| Ripon College | Wisconsin median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 79.8% | 81.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $51,900 | $33,396 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $54,902 | $55,452 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Ripon College's median earnings are $54,902 — below the Wisconsin benchmark of $55,452. Weigh that against the $51,900 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Ripon College lists tuition at $51,900 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Ripon College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $51,900 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 688 undergraduates, Ripon College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
63.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 37% don't — ask a Ripon College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Ripon College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | $68,800 |
| Economics | $67,395 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $61,701 |
| Psychology, General | $50,762 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,291 |
| Biology, General | $48,508 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,844 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $45,050 |
| History | $38,623 |
Median earnings for these 9 Ripon College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $54,902 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 26 additional Ripon College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Ripon College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1000–1190 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 79.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Ripon College's acceptance rate?
83.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,508 admitted from 1,797 applicants.
How much does Ripon College cost?
At Ripon College, published tuition is $51,900 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Ripon College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Ripon College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $54,902 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Wisconsin
- Mount Mary University — 62.3% admitted
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design — 60.5% admitted
- Viterbo University — 72.4% admitted
- Marquette University — 81.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.