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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

80%

of students receive continuing student scholarships

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I was a first-generation college student. Without financial aid, I would never have attended college, much less graduate.

Jacey Musha ’24

Biology

Undergraduate Tuition Rates

 

2026-2027
Tuition$54,500
($27,250/semester)
Housing

Double occupancy


Average cost
$5,850
($2,925/semester)


$6,530
Food


Average cost of 3 meals per day
$6,050
($3,025/semester)

$6,280 ($3,140/semester)
Activity Fee$350
($175/semester)
Total Direct Costs*

*Total cost may vary based on housing and food
$66,750
($33,375/semester)
Other Costs to consider

Books and Supplies $450
($225/semester)
Personal Expenses$1,500
($750/semester)
Transportation $1,200
($600/semester)
Loan Fees$50
($25/semester)
Total Indirect Costs$3,200
($1,600/semester)
**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 2026-27 year is $1530 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.

Housing Costs

Housing Costs
2026-27
Standard Double Occupancy Room: $5,850 ($2,925/semester)
Single-Single Room: $6,650 ($3,325/semester)
Double-Single Room: $7,250 ($3,625/semester)
Apartment: $7,850 ($3,925/semester)
Summer Rent $800
Special Apartment Food Plan: $2,723 ($,1361.50/semester)

Graduate Tuition & Fees

Fall 2026 / Spring 2027
Tuition (Per credit charge: $925) $8,325
Program Fee $100
Estimated Living Expenses*
*Includes budget for food and on-campus housing, which is optional for graduate students
Cost varies based on housing (budget of $2666)
Personal Expenses $400
Transportation $500
Loan Fees $132
Medical $300

Financial Aid Guide for Undergraduates 2026-2027

 

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.

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Financial Aid Staff

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Juliana Garcia

Financial Aid Specialist

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Linda Kinziger

Director of Financial Aid

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Emilee Minor

Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Ready to apply to Ripon College?

Our Application process is easy Reach out today and one of our admission counselors will talk to you about your future goals and how Ripon can help you achieve them.