PUT YOUR FUTURE WITHIN REACH
We are here to empower you. At Ripon, your financial circumstances will never affect our admission decision. Our Office of Financial Aid is here to get to know your story. Assess your needs. Answer your questions. Together, we can explore merit-based scholarships, need-based grants, educational loans, work-study and more as options to customize an affordable path forward.
Ready to get started? Contact our Office of Financial Aid at 920-748-8101 or [email protected].
100%
of Ripon students are offered financial assistance
4-Year
graduation guarantee
$275,000
awarded annually
80%
of students receive continuing student scholarships
The Ripon Commitment
A powerful new promise for you and your family. Body: Two pathways (based on your financial status) for all Wisconsin residents who are interested in enrolling for the fall.
I was a first-generation college student. Without financial aid, I would never have attended college, much less graduate.
Jacey Musha ’24
Biology
MAKE YOUR GOALS POSSIBLE
Investing in your future will go a long way. Our Net Price Calculator can help you estimate your costs as you begin your journey at Ripon. When you fill out your FAFSA, we’ll use that information to create your financial aid offer.
Ripon College Tuition Rates
| 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,600 ($25,800/semester) | $52,900 ($26,450/semester) |
| Housing Double occupancy Average cost | $5,332 ($2,666/semester) | $5,450 ($2,725/semester) |
| Food Average cost of 3 meals per day | $5,500 ($2,750/semester) $5,826 ($2,913/semester) | $5,650 ($2,825/semester) $6,144 ($3072/semester) |
| Activity Fee | $300 ($150/semester) | $350 ($175/semester) |
| Total Direct Costs* *Total cost may vary based on housing and food | $62,700 ($31,350/semester) | $64,350 ($32,175/semester) |
Other Costs to consider | ||
| Books and Supplies | $750 ($375/semester) | $750 ($375/semester) |
| Personal Expenses | $800 ($400/semester) | $800 ($400/semester) |
| Transportation | $1,000 ($500/semester) | $1,000 ($500/semester) |
| Loan Fees | $75 ($37.50/semester) | $75 ($37.50/semester) |
| Total Indirect Costs | $2,625 ($1,312.50/semester) | $2,625 ($1,312.50/semester) |
| *The charge for students taking fewer than 12 credits is $1442 per credit. **Students who are degree and non-degree seeking and are registered for more than 20 credits in an academic term will be charged additional tuition for each additional credit. The fee charged for the academic year is $1442 per credit. ***Tuition is charged for courses in which the student is registered after the no-asterisk add/drop date, regardless of final grade. The following credits do not count against the 20 credit limit: music lessons, music ensembles, theatre productions. Exceptions are considered by the Office of the Dean of Faculty. Failure to successfully complete and earn credit for all registered courses will not cancel or modify any overload fees that have been assessed. |
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Housing Costs
| 2024-2025 Housing Costs | |
|---|---|
| Standard Double Occupancy Room: | $5300 ($2,650/semester) |
| Single-Single Room: | $5,900 ($2,950/semester) |
| Double-Single Room: | $6,500 ($3,250/semester) |
| Apartment: | $6,900 ($3,450/semester) |
| Special Apartment Food Plan: | $2,475 ($1,237.50/semester) |
Financial Aid Guide for Undergraduates 2025-2026
Financial Aid Staff
Kinziger, Linda
Director of Financial Aid
Leitner, Luke
Assistant Director of Financial Aid / Student Employment Manager
Minor, Emilee
Financial Aid Counselor and Student Employment Coordinator
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