Ripon College Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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Ripon College offers programs for Bachelor’s degrees as well as Pre-Law Scholars combined degree programs. Students have several options to choose in their study of interest from 31 majors, 42 minors. Apart from this, customized course plans for professional degrees are some of the other programs offered by Ripon College.

Ripon college opens admission for Fall intake on a rolling basis. The college is test-optional but international students are required to submit ACT/SAT and IELTS/TOEFL test scores for admission purposes. Academic achievement in secondary school and excellence in extra-curricular activities are criteria of selection for the offered programs.

On application at Ripon college, the students will be automatically considered for academic scholarship and are not required to submit an application for this scholarship. International students are eligible for academic scholarships in US worth 20,000 to 36,000 USD/year. International students with an F1 visa and Social Security Number(SSN) can opt for work-study options.

Highlights

Application Portal	Online
Application Fee	30 USD
Average SAT score (optional)	1149
Average ACT score (optional)	Average 24
Minimum GPA	Minimum 3.4/4 (85%)
Academic Calendar	Semester based
Intake Season	Fall
Financial Aid	Grant, Loan, and Scholarship
Admission Helpline	erdmanh@ripon.edu

Ripon College Admission Deadlines

International students willing to study in the US are required to apply to the university along with all required documents within the deadlines to allow enough time for the visa process. The application deadlines for Fall admissions deadlines differ for international students and transfer students at Ripon College. International students seeking admission in any of the programs offered by the college must note the below-mentioned dates.

Type	Date
Admisison Application	September 15
Apply for Financial Aid	October 1
Priority Application Deadline	January 15
Priority Enrollment Deposit Date	May 1

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

All international students ambitious for a study in the US Education System are required to submit proof of English language test scores to demonstrate their efficiency in the English language.

Test	Minimum Score Required
TOEFL PBT	550
TOEFL CBT	213
TOEFL IBT	79
IELTS	6.5

US Visa for International Student

Ripon College is authorized under Federal Law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. Once the application is accepted by the college and an enrollment deposit of 600 USD is paid, the applicants will be contacted by international admission counselor Hannah Erdman, to guide them further to study in the United States. Students are advised to provide the correct contact information to get a timely update regarding their Student visa to study in the US. Students are advised to regularly check their emails so as not to miss any important updates.

Visa Requirements:

Visa application
Acceptance letter from Ripon College
Financial Affidavits
Receipt of SEVIS payment
Passport
Photograph

Ripon College Undergraduate Admissions

Ripon College welcomes international students for admissions to diverse programs. Students from countries like Australia, Kenya, China, Indonesia, Nepal, Mexico, Canada, and many more applications for admission at Ripon college. About 3 percent of the campus population are international students.
Application Portal: Online Application/ CommonApp
Application Fee: 30 USD
Admission Requirements:

Secondary School transcripts
Unofficial transcript in English
Standardized tests in US
Ripon College Certificate of Finance Form along with official bank statements certified and signed by bank officials demonstrating total balance in US Dollar from the source of funding.
High School Counselor Recommendation Form completed by a teacher or counselor.

Note: Accepted international students are required to provide an official evaluation of their secondary schooling and/or post-secondary schooling by authorized agencies.

The quality of education is good as Ripon college has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1, and the average class size is less than 20 students. Moreover, colleges provide 100 percent of their students with financial aid to support their financial needs for education. For admissions GPA, and letters of recommendation are considered important academic factors. Candidates applying to Ripon must submit SAT/ACT scores by the 1st of Aug. Students can check their application progress on the application portal by using login credentials generated during application.

FAQs

Ques. Does Ripon offer English as a Second Language or another intensive English program?

Ans. The Ripon college does not currently provide English as a second language or another intensive English program. A neighbor to Ripon, Wisconsin English as a Second Language Institute (WESLI), located in Madison, Wisconsin, provides students with a variety of services. Students can join in their program and apply to Ripon after acceptable English-speaking levels are achieved.

Ques. What facilities are available on campus for international students?

Ans. International students have access to the same facilities as our domestic students do. You will have a faculty adviser who meets with you each semester. You can request tutoring, work with our Student Support Services office, a study in Lane Library, access our Health Services and Counseling Services, and many other resources on campus.

Ques. How do I apply for financial aid?

Ans. As an international student, you do not qualify for federal funding from the United States government. At Ripon College you are eligible to receive scholarship funding should you meet qualifying academic criteria. In order to be considered for additional financial assistance, you must complete and submit a Ripon College Certificate of Finance Form.

Ques. Can I work to help pay for my education, and do I need a work permit to work in the United States?

Ans. Yes, you are eligible to work while you are in the USA on an F1 visa. In order to work while in the USA you will need to obtain a Social Security Number (SSN) which we can help you do once you arrive on campus.

Ques. Am I required to have health insurance while studying at Ripon College?

Ans. You are not required to have health insurance. If you are interested in having health insurance for your time in the U.S., you have a couple of options available to you. U Cover and Study USA plans are both options for our international students.