Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Ripon College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$51K
+
Room
$10K
+
Books
$750
=
Sticker Price
$61,495
$51K+$10K+$750=$61,495
Your Family Income
Sticker
$61,495
−
Your Aid
$43,732
=
Net Price
$17,763
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Ripon College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$61,495
Tuition and Fees
$50,700
Room and Board
$10,190
Books and Supplies
$750
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$40,319
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$21,176
Ripon College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$13,478
$30–48k
$13,038
$48–75k
$17,763
$75–110k
$22,858
$110k+
$29,200
Understanding Your Aid Package
Ripon College has a sticker price of $61,495 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $61,495/year
Average aid: $40,319 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$17,763/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$13,478/year
33% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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33%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
28%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$27,000
Range (25th–75th)$9,500 – $29,200
Median Parent PLUS Loans$18,586
Debt Manageability
0.49x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.4%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,902
vs $50,412 peer avg(+$4,490)
Earnings Growth
+30%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-3,309
44th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$40,128
25th %ile
$75,166
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Ripon College Cost & Financial Aid
Ripon College's published tuition is $61,495 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $17,763—a difference of $43,732.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $13,478 at Ripon College. 33% of students receive Pell Grants.
Ripon College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Ripon College graduates is $27,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $286 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $29,200 at Ripon College—still $32,295 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
