Ripon College (Wisconsin)
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| Type | Private liberal arts college |
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| Established | 1851 |
| Affiliation | non-sectarian, non-denominational |
| Endowment | $85 million |
| President | Zach P. Messitte |
| Students | Approximately 840 undergraduate |
| Location | Ripon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Campus | Small Town Urban, 250 Acres |
| Athletics | 35% of students on varsity teams |
| Mascot | Rally |
| Website | http://www.ripon.edu |
Ripon College is a liberal arts college in Ripon, Wisconsin, USA. As of 2015, Ripon College's student body stood at around 840, the majority of whom live on campus. Students come from 14 nations and 33 states, and 53% are female while 47% are male. More than 95% of students receive financial aid.
According to the Washington Monthly College Rankings, Ripon is #18 among national liberal arts colleges, and is #3 in the "best bang for the buck" category in the Midwest. According to US News and World Report, Ripon ranks #113 among national liberal arts colleges, and #29 among the "best value schools."
Ripon College was founded in 1851, although its first class of students did not enroll until 1853. Ripon's first class, four women, graduated in June 1867.
The college was founded with ties to local churches, but early in its history the institution became secular. In 1868 formal ties with Presbyterian and Congregational churches were cut, but Ripon would retain some ties to its religious past. During the nineteenth century students were required to attend two church services each Sunday. The first six presidents of Ripon College had clerical backgrounds, as did the previous president, David Joyce. Today the school offers classes in world religions, but there are no required religious courses, and students are not required to attend religious services.
The college recognized social and academic Greek letter societies in 1924. The Ripon Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa was started by Clark Kuebler, who served as president from 1944 to 1955.
The National Forensic League, which is still located in Ripon, Wisconsin, was founded at the college in 1925. Since that time communication has been important at the college, which today organizes its endeavors as part of a Communication Consortium that provides real-world experience to students, such as managing the campus newspaper, mentoring people within the broader community about communication, and participating in forensics.
At Ripon College every student is expected to complete a major; students also take five Catalyst courses that focus on solving real-world problems. After completing the Catalyst, students receive a certificate in Applied Innovation. This certificate is similar to a minor at other schools. Ripon College provides a four-year graduation guarantee to all students who remain in good academic standing, declare a major course of study by the end of sophomore year, and follow an approved course plan.
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