Create a Career with Endurance
Gain the high-demand skills and the freedom to make your mark through Ripon College’s new Master of Exercise Science program. From the new connections to the unexpected answers, all that you discover here will prepare you for an extraordinary career.
Master of Exercise Science
Graduate Admissions
Ready to turn your passion for wellness into an extraordinary career? See below how to pursue your Master of Exercise Science at Ripon College and create a career with endurance.
Requirements
- Résumé including experiences relevant to exercise science, research and other related activities.
- 3.00 college GPA*
- Letter of interest
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- Three letters of recommendation
- No GRE requirement
- No requirement for specific undergraduate majors/minors
- A maximum of 9 hours of graduate coursework completed before a student is admitted to the graduate program may count toward meeting the requirements of the master’s degree
- Prerequisites of one semester of anatomy and physiology and exercise physiology are required for the exercise physiology specialization only
- No prerequisites are required for sport management or sport psychology
- Students admitted to the graduate program lacking the recommended undergraduate coursework may be required to complete courses in these areas to meet prerequisites for specific graduate courses.
- International applicants are not eligible for admission to the program based on requirements from the US Department of State.
*Provisional admission status may be granted with a 2.75-2.99 GPA. Provisional admission students will earn full status after completing 9 graduate credits with a minimum 3.00 GPA.
4+1 direct entry
For Undergraduates pursuing the master’s direct entry program
Get a head start on your graduate degree while completing your undergraduate education at Ripon College. Through Ripon’s 4+1 Direct Entry program, eligible students can secure their place in the master’s program as early as their first year at Ripon and continue seamlessly into graduate study after completing their bachelor’s degree.
Students are considered for the 4+1 Direct Entry program after being admitted to Ripon College and submitting a Letter of Interest. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so students can express their interest and receive an admission decision throughout the year.
Once accepted into the direct-entry program, you’ll be accelerating your career and graduating with a master’s degree within 12 to 15 months after you complete your undergraduate education.
To be considered for the 4+1 Direct Entry:
- Be admitted to Ripon College as an undergraduate student.
- Submit the 4+1 Direct Entry Letter of Interest. Applications are reviewed and admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis.
- Once enrolled at Ripon, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and complete required prerequisite courses to remain eligible for the graduate program.
- Mark your interest in the 4+1 Direct-Entry program on your undergraduate application
- Earn a 3.00 high school unweighted GPA or above on a 4.00 scale
- Complete a biology and chemistry course in high school
Essay Requirements
Submit a letter describing how your interest in exercise science has evolved:
- What are some of your long-term career goals?
- In what ways do you hope the 4+1 program will help achieve these goals?
- What experiences have you had or skills/traits do you possess that will make you successful in the program and field of exercise science?
- Your letter must be one-page in length in 12-point, Times New Roman font. At the top of your letter, please include the following information:
- Your full name
- Your high school name
- Your email address
- Your mobile phone number
This information will help us contact you quickly if we have any clarifying questions we need to ask during the review process.
Please submit the letter of interest as a Word Doc, Google Doc or PDF. We will not accept screenshots from note apps or other messaging applications. Letters may be submitted to [email protected].
Living Arrangements
Graduate students have the option to choose housing in the on-campus apartments at Ripon College. Housing is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. You also can choose to have a meal plan if desired.* You are not required to live on campus or have a meal plan as a graduate student.
*Meal plans are not available during summer terms.
I chose the Master of Exercise Science at Ripon College because the small class sizes create an environment where I can grow both academically and personally. Ripon's commitment to hands-on learning and individualized support stood out to me right away. Whether its working closely with faculty on research, getting involved in campus organizations that align with my interest, or taking advantage of internship opportunities, I've always felt encouraged to push myself and explore the areas I'm passionate about.
Kelly Kline
Exercise Physiology
Affordability and Tuition
Ready to elevate your career? Learn more about graduate program tuition and fees at Ripon, and how to apply for aid.
Application Timeline
The start term for the Master of Exercise Science program is Summer 2027. Graduate application are open now. All application materials must be submitted by April 1, 2027.
