We are now accepting applications for Fall 2025
The Common App will open August 1st for Fall 2025 applicants.
*Plan for important priority deadlines by reviewing our Application Timeline.
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Scholarships
When you apply to Ripon, you will automatically be considered for merit-based academic scholarships with no additional application required. Access further details about First-Year Applicant Scholarships on our Scholarships page. Click the following links for information on special Transfer Scholarships and International Scholarships.
“The most important lesson that I learned from Ripon College is how to manage adversity. No matter if it comes from athletics, school or daily life, my time here has prepared me for success in my future endeavors. Upon transferring here after my freshman year, the community that I was welcomed into was super-receptive, and that’s something I’ll never forget.”
Owen Green '22
“I learned the importance of hard work and determination. I will be graduating from Ripon with a double major in three years instead of four. During my three years, I made the Dean’s List, coached basketball for high school junior varsity girls and worked at a local bank. I was able to do all of these things because I am determined and confident in my capabilities. Ripon College has been an amazing experience, and I love all the people whom I have met along the way!”
Madelyn Kohn '22
“Everyone at Ripon, from Pearl in the Commons to my professors in the biology and chemistry departments, were always so friendly and supportive, and I could not have accomplished everything I did at Ripon without a whole community of support.”
Adam Wronski '20
Now accepting applications for Fall 2025! Follow our application timeline below:
- 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!
- Free to apply at ripon.edu/admission/apply or commonapp.org. Ripon is test optional and the $30 application fee is currently being waived.