Ripon College

Established in 1851, Ripon College has grown into a private liberal arts college in Ripon, Wisconsin. Its academic offering includes more than 80 undergraduate areas of study, ranging from biology, chemistry and biomedical science to business, computer science, engineering, communication and the humanities. Students who want to combine subjects can design a major with guidance from a faculty advisor. Pre-professional advising supports preparation for journalism, pharmacy, law, medicine, nursing, physical therapy, veterinary medicine and social work.

Science is supported by the renovated and expanded Franzen Science Center, which includes 68,500 square feet of revitalized space and more than 19,000 square feet of new construction. The facility provides upgraded instrumentation, new laboratory flooring, enhanced benches and modernized active learning classrooms. Energy-efficient windows, lighting and HVAC systems are part of the project. Ripon also offers a direct-entry Master of Exercise Science program with tracks in Exercise Physiology, Sport Psychology and Sport Management.

Students can take part in experiential learning, intramurals, honor societies, clubs and organizations. The Red Hawks compete on 18 NCAA Division III teams. For international students, Ripon provides a broad undergraduate curriculum with options to pursue interdisciplinary interests, prepare for professional study and participate in campus activities. The college’s setting in Ripon, Wisconsin, places academic study, student life and athletics within the same college community.