Ripon College
Ripon, Wisconsin · Private
Ripon College admitted 84% of 1,797 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1000–1190 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 60% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Ripon College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Early action II
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application is free, and Ripon College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Ripon College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $63,540 a year. After grants, students paid $22,557 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Ripon College’s acceptance rate?
Ripon College admitted 84% of applicants: 1,508 of 1,797 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Ripon College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026, early action II is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Ripon College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1000 to 1190, with a median around 1120. A score at or above 1120 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Ripon College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27, and Ripon College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Ripon College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Ripon College asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, up to 250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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