Ripon College Admission Requirements

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Ripon College Admission Overview

Ripon College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Ripon College admitted 79.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.41 GPA (B+) and SAT 980-1270 / ACT 21-27. Ripon College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Ripon College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Ripon College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

79.8%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Ripon College acceptance rate is 79.8%. Last year, 1,576 of 1,974 applicants were admitted. That is the 17th lowest acceptance rate in Wisconsin.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Ripon College and can you get accepted?

Ripon College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Ripon College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.41. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Ripon College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.41

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.41

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Ripon College typically have around a 3.41 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Ripon College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #14 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Ripon College freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	9.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	18.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	18.0%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	20.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	14.0%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	19.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	2.0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Ripon College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

980-1270

Freshmen who sent SAT

33%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 510
Math 470
Composite 980

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 680
Math 590
Composite 1270

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Ripon College typically score around a 1130 SAT (middle 50% 980–1270) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 64th percentile nationally. Ripon College ranks #9 in the state of Wisconsin for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 980 to 1270

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Ripon College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1130 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Ripon College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1270+	Above 75th	>88%
1130 to 1270	Avg +	80%-88%
980 to 1130	Avg -	68%-80%
Below 980	Below mid-50	<68%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Ripon College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

21-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

35%

25th Percentile Scores

English 22
Math 20
Composite 21

75th Percentile Scores

English 27
Math 26
Composite 27

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Ripon College typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 21–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Ripon College places #10 among colleges in Wisconsin for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Ripon College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Ripon College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27+	Above 75th	>88%
24 to 27	Avg +	80%-88%
21 to 24	Avg -	68%-80%
Below 21	Below mid-50	<68%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

75% of Ripon College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 44% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Ripon College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	16%
Top 25% of class	44%
Top 50% of class	75%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Ripon College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	848	1,126	1,974
Accepted	708	868	1,576
Acceptance Rate	83%	77%	80%
Enrolled	75	97	172
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	11%	11%	11%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Ripon College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Ripon College application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Ripon College is $30.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Ripon College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Ripon College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 79.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.41 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (980-1270); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025