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Ripon College is in Ripon, WI. Ripon is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Ripon College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Ripon College include mathematics, science, nutrition and exercise therapy, and liberal arts.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Ripon College scored at least 610 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 480 to 650 in 2007. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at Ripon College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,001 students study at the school (in 2007).
Ripon College offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Midwest Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Ripon College
300 Seward St
Ripon, WI 54971-0248
General Phone: (920) 748-8115
http://www.ripon.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 75 | history, English, political science, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, anthropology, economics, French language, ... |
| Science | 43 | biology, chemistry, chemistry courses, environmental biology, physical sciences, physics |
| Business And Management | 32 | business |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 16 | health and physical education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Media | 8 | communication studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | religion, philosophy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer support |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | early childhood education, middle school teaching, education, physical education teaching |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Ripon College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 210 | 38 |
In 2007, Ripon College had a total enrollment of 1,001 students (991 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 48% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
Ripon College offers campus housing for 984 of its 991 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Ripon, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 974 | 775 | 80% | 262 | 34% |
| Men | 486 | 372 | 77% | 138 | 37% |
| Women | 488 | 403 | 83% | 124 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 11% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,323 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,323 |
| Room and board | $ 6,410 |
| Room charge | $ 3,280 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,130 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,275 |
Financial Aid:
Ripon College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 388400)
Ripon College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 21 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $60,647 | 12 | $59,520 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $41,196 | 9 | $40,884 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $53,794 | 23 | $50,853 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Midwest Conference |
| Basketball | Midwest Conference |
| Baseball | Midwest Conference |
| Track | Midwest Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Environmental Biology
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ripon College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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