More selective than 57% of Wisconsin colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
5% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 14% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Ripon College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Ripon College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Ripon College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 510 | 680 |
| SAT math | 470 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 980 | 1270 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Ripon College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 80% | 510–680 | 470–590 | 21–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 84% | 510–600 | 490–590 | 20–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Ripon College compared with other Wisconsin colleges?
Ripon College has the 16th-lowest acceptance rate of 35 Wisconsin colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | 76% | 71% | $16,210 |
| 13 | Edgewood College | 76% | 60% | $26,113 |
| 14 | Wisconsin Lutheran College | 78% | 64% | $23,245 |
| 15 | Concordia University-Wisconsin | 78% | 68% | $36,201 |
| 16 | Ripon College | 80% | 63% | $20,216 |
| 17 | Marquette University | 81% | 83% | $31,487 |
| 18 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | 82% | 57% | $14,054 |
| 19 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | 82% | 64% | $16,550 |
| 20 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | 86% | 59% | $14,158 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Wisconsin colleges →
Who enrolls at Ripon College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Ripon College admissions questions
What is the Ripon College acceptance rate?
Ripon College accepts 80% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,508 of 1,797 applicants were admitted.
Does Ripon College require the SAT or ACT?
Ripon College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 5% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Ripon College?
The middle 50% of Ripon College enrolled first-year students scored 980–1270 on the SAT and 21–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Ripon College?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (195 of 1,508).
Is Ripon College getting harder to get into?
Ripon College accepted 80% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 84% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Ripon College overview