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We offer more than 80 areas of study. How you make them yours is up to you. Pursue what you’re meant to do.
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Graduate Programs
Stretch your potential further. Earn a Master of Exercise Science in our 4+1 direct-entry program.
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Student Life
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Athletics
Our Red Hawks compete on 18 NCAA Division III teams. But they see themselves as more than just athletes.
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A powerful new promise for you and your family
Ripon is pleased to announce two financial aid pathways to make a private, liberal arts education possible. New for students enrolling in 2027, the “Ripon Commitment” is available to students nationwide.
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I’ve had a better college experience than I could’ve imagined. My time at Ripon enabled me to mature as a scholar, athlete, and person.
Cormac Madigan ’23
Chemistry-Biology major has made a name for himself on the football and baseball fields, and now he’s ready to make his contribution to the medical field.
News & Events
Annual Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Concert
Ripon College is excited to host the 52nd annual on-campus performance of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Ken-David Masur, Music Director, presented by the Caestecker Fine Arts Series Endowment and the first family of Ripon College, Vickie and Dick Folse. The concert is free and open to the public.
Milwaukee Fall Rally Hour
In celebration of Ripon College’s 175th anniversary year, please join us for Fall Rally Hour in Milwaukee on September 30. All Ripon alumni, parents, and friends all are welcome to join the fun! Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 30 from 5:30-7:30 PM at Third Space Brewery, 1505 W. St Paul Ave, Milwaukee, WI Complimentary appetizers, and cash bar […]
Family Weekend & Homecoming
Details TBA! Event questions can be directed to [email protected].
Caestecker Gallery to Present “Mixed Signals (New Paintings +),” New Work by Derrick Buisch
Exhibition runs September 11 – October 9, 2026, with artist talk and opening reception on September 11 Ripon College’s Caestecker Gallery will present Mixed Signals (New Paintings +), a new exhibition of paintings by Derrick Buisch, on view from September 11 through October 9, 2026. An artist talk will be held in Demmer Theatre on […]
RIPON COLLEGE TO HOST MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IN FREE, PUBLIC CONCERT SEPT. 20
52nd annual on-campus performance offers the campus community a rare, no-cost opportunity to hear the renowned orchestra Ripon College is excited to host the 52nd annual on-campus performance of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 3:15 p.m. in the Field House at the Willmore Center. The concert is free and open to […]
Announcing Strategic Academic Expansion, New Programs in High-Demand Fields
Ripon College today announced a significant expansion of its academic offerings, driven by a comprehensive academic program review and departmental self-assessment aimed at aligning the College’s curriculum with student interest and career opportunity in a changing higher education landscape. “We examined what today’s students need to thrive — in the classroom and after graduation,” said […]
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