Ripon College Acceptance Rate
Ripon, Wisconsin · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,797
- Admitted
- 1,508
- Yield
- 12.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Ripon College's acceptance rate has risen from 67.4% in 2014–15 to 83.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,493 to 1,797 (+20%) over that period.
Its 83.9% rate makes Ripon College more selective than about 34% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Wisconsin schools, it is more selective than about 48%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (87.8% for women vs 81.6% for men, a 6.2-point gap). Ripon College has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 12.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,493 | 1,007 | 67.4% | 211 |
| 2015–16 | 1,874 | 1,239 | 66.1% | 216 |
| 2016–17 | 2,553 | 1,666 | 65.3% | 214 |
| 2017–18 | 2,504 | 1,691 | 67.5% | 237 |
| 2018–19 | 2,619 | 1,807 | 69% | 267 |
| 2019–20 | 2,900 | 2,016 | 69.5% | 221 |
| 2020–21 | 2,614 | 1,936 | 74.1% | 242 |
| 2021–22 | 2,486 | 1,983 | 79.8% | 247 |
| 2022–23 | 2,142 | 1,742 | 81.3% | 196 |
| 2023–24 | 1,797 | 1,508 | 83.9% | 195 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 664 | 583 | 87.8% |
| Men | 1,133 | 925 | 81.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–600 | 5% |
| SAT Math | 490–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–27 | 14% |
How Ripon College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Ripon College's acceptance rate?
Ripon College's acceptance rate is 83.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,508 admitted of 1,797 applicants).
Is Ripon College test optional?
Ripon College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Ripon College?
Ripon College received 1,797 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,508.
What SAT score do you need for Ripon College?
Admitted students at Ripon College typically scored 510–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 490–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Ripon College getting harder to get into?
Ripon College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 67.4% in 2014–15 to 83.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ripon.edu/.