A powerful new promise for you and your family
APPLY TO RIPON TODAY
Everyone’s college search journey is different. Whether you’re ready to apply or are looking to learn more, we are here to lead you in the right direction.
HOW TO APPLY AND APPLICATION CHECKLIST
You have two ways to apply: a Ripon application or the Common App. Before you get started, make sure you have collected and reviewed the items below.
Completed Ripon College application or Common App application
If you apply by January 15, our $30 application fee is waived.
Secondary school transcript
Must include grades from the first three years of secondary school
Secondary school counselor recommendation
Additional letters of recommendation
ACT or SAT results (We will consider your test scores if you choose to submit them. Scores sent from your high school counseling office or listed on your transcript will be considered official.)
Personal statement and college essay
An interview is required for students who are homeschooled.
DATES AND DEADLINES
September 15: First admission and scholarship decisions in the mail
October 1 (Tentative): Apply for financial aid at studentaid.gov. Ripon College code: 003884.
March 1: Invitation scholarship deadline
June 1/May 1 (for Fall 2025 applicants): Priority enrollment day. Submit your enrollment deposit to secure your place!
Tuition and Fees
| 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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Financial Aid
We offer 100 percent of our students financial assistance. That’s why at Ripon College your family’s financial circumstances will never affect our admission decision. Ripon College is proud to offer our undergraduate students competitive financial aid packages with funding from many sources: merit-based scholarships, need-based grants, educational loans, work study and scholarships from outside organizations. Our Net Price Calculator will help you learn more about the potential financial aid offers and to estimate the net cost of attending Ripon College for our undergraduate programs.
Requirements
September 15: First admission and scholarship decisions in the mail
October 1 (Tentative): Apply for financial aid at studentaid.gov. Ripon College code: 003884.
March 1: Invitation scholarship deadline
June 1/May 1 (for Fall 2025 applicants): Priority enrollment day. Submit your enrollment deposit to secure your place!
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Ripon is a test-optional school. * If you decide to submit your test scores, we will consider them.
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75% of incoming students scored above 21
25% scored above 27
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75% of incoming students scored above 980
25% scored above 1270
*If English is your second language, you are required to take the TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test. Scores can be submitted either directly from the testing agency (SAT code: 1664 / ACT code: 4636) or on your official secondary school transcript.
We want you to be well prepared for a Ripon education. Students should have completed a minimum of 17 units of the following courses:
- Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry and Algebra II
- English: 4 years
- Social Studies: 3 years
- Natural Sciences: 3 years
- Additional units from the subject areas above, foreign language or fine arts
At Ripon, most AP exams with a score of 3 or higher will earn you three or more credits toward graduation. Credit and placement will also be given to students who have passed the IB-North America Higher level courses with a grade of 3 or better. Placement is subject to approval by the appropriate Ripon College academic department.
INCOMING STUDENT SNAPSHOT
Ambitious. Creative. Intellectually curious. Open-minded. These are some of the qualities we look for in our applicants. We want to see that you are eager to embrace opportunities both academically and through extracurriculars while at Ripon. You don’t need to fit a certain mold, but we do expect a certain level of secondary school achievement.
DISCOVER WHAT’S NEXT
Everyone’s college search journey is different. Whether you’re ready to apply or are looking to learn more, we are here to lead you in the right direction.