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Preference normally is given to students who present more than the expected 17 units of college preparatory work. Other factors considered in admission decisions include evidence of significant extracurricular and community service activities. Applicants are encouraged to provide any additional information that they think might be helpful in evaluating their credentials. In addition, candidates must submit the following:

  • Completed Ripon Application
  • $30 Application Fee
  • Secondary School
    Transcript
  • Secondary School Recommendation
  • Results of ACT or SAT Tests
  • Essay
  • Interview (Optional)

 

{ Admission Requirements }

Ripon College encourages applications from those students who are best prepared to benefit from and contribute to both the academic and extracurricular programs that it offers. In evaluating applications, attention is paid to evidence of academic achievement, as indicated both by the distribution of courses taken in secondary school and by performance in those courses. A minimum of 17 units of college preparatory work should include:

English 4 years
 
Mathematics Algebra, Geometry and Algebra II
 
Social Studies 3 years
 
Natural Sciences 3 years
 
Additional units from the subject areas listed or foreign language, fine arts or computer science

Average secondary school cumulative GPA:

3.40

 

 
Secondary school class rank: Incoming students from:
 

the upper one-tenth

23%
 

the upper one-quarter

50%
 

the upper half

87%
 

 
Average score on the ACT:
24
 

(Three-fourths of incoming students scored above 21,
and one-fourth scored above 27.)

 

 
Average score on the SAT:
1149
 

(Three-fourths of incoming students scored above 980,
and one-fourth scored above 1270)

 

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