This is not just a wish, but an imperative

and we must act now

Ripon College publicly launched the Forever Ripon campaign, a $75 million effort to expand access through student affordability and innovative programs, enhance our facilities, and strengthen our institution through the Ripon Fund. In December 2023, Ripon College reached the initial goal of $75 million 18 months ahead of schedule.

Ripon will keep the original campaign timeline with an ending date of June 30, 2025 and will now pursue an extended goal of $100 million

This campaign will continue to prepare Ripon for the celebration of our 175th anniversary in 2026, adapt to an evolving higher education landscape and ensure a Ripon College degree is relevant for generations to come.

Endowment Growth - Extended Goal: $50 million
Facility Enhancement: $25 million
Ripon Fund: $25 million

Extended Goal:

$50 million

Extended Goal:

$25 million

Strategic investments in our facilities — including an addition and thoughtful renovation for Farr Hall of Science; creation of an on-campus stadium; and updating residence halls with fresh amenities such as new furniture and collaboration spaces.

Franzen Science Center

Planned $24.5 million* renovation and expansion, including instrumentation upgrades and more than 19,000 square feet of new construction for laboratory, classroom and collaboration spaces.

Hopp Stadium

The new $8.5 million* on-campus stadium will house the Ripon College football and soccer teams, elevate the game-day experience and enhance campus vitality.

Residence Halls

Planned upgrades to the residence halls to enhance the campus living experience for all Ripon College students.

Extended Goal:

$25 million

The Ripon Fund provides crucial flexibility to the College’s budget, enabling leadership to respond to the highest and most immediate financial needs on campus.

Creating Access

Endowed student access and retention scholarships while increasing opportunities for Ripon students to engage with faculty for scholarship and research.

Innovating Curriculum

Endowed faculty support and development, curriculum development, experiential programming for students, and endowed diversity and inclusion support.

“At Ripon College, we believe, like our founders,
that our personalized approach has the power to ignite each student’s greatest potential.”

 

Support Forever Ripon

There is still time to support the Forever Ripon campaign! You can do so by making your gift at the link below or by contacting the Office of Advancement at 920-748-8126 or [email protected].