- Acceptance rate: 80% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 510–680 reading and writing, 470–590 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–27 composite
- Average net price: $22,557 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Ripon College reported: an acceptance rate of 80% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 21–27.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Ripon College reviews each application.
Ripon College GPA requirements
Ripon College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Ripon College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Ripon College acceptance rate
Ripon College admitted 1,576 of 1,974 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 80%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Ripon College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Ripon, Wisconsin, with 696 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Ripon College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 510 | 620 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 540 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT English | 22 | 25 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 23 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1176 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Ripon College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Ripon College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,557 a year at Ripon College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Ripon College?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Ripon College admitted 80% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Ripon College?
A lot: Ripon College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Ripon College require the SAT or ACT?
Check Ripon College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Ripon College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 33% sent SAT scores and 35% sent ACT scores.
What is the acceptance rate at Ripon College?
Ripon College's acceptance rate was 80% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,576 of 1,974 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What SAT and ACT scores do Ripon College students have?
The middle 50% of Ripon College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–680 in reading and writing and 470–590 in math; ACT composite 21–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does Ripon College look for?
Ripon College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Can I get into Ripon College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Ripon College admitted 80% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Ripon College accept AP credit?
Yes. Ripon College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Ripon College after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,557 a year at Ripon College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Ripon College if a parent went there?
No. Ripon College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Ripon College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Ripon CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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