Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 388400
- Phone: (715) 682-1699
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
69.52%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$27,530Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Economics Degree
The economics program at Ripon College prepares students for careers as a consultant, financial analyst, market analyst, public policy analyst, purchasing manager, and research assistant. The program focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation, and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Program courses include: economic theory, micro and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and public policy issues. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer economics degrees.
Learn more by requesting information now!
Ripon College
1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, WI
Ripon College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Ripon, WI, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's smaller size in terms of enrollment, about 1,100 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to the size of the class and ease of access to professors.
Students can choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Psychology
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 990 - 1230 for the SAT exam and between 22 - 27 on the ACT is common among students admitted to Ripon College. This school has an admissions rate of 75% of which only 27% chose to enroll.
The cost of tuition is close to $32,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $4,800. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Ripon College Red Hawks participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
- Soccer (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, admission forms, programs offered, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.ripon.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Economics Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Ripon College offers a bachelor's degree program in economics.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 8 |
| Female | 1 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non Resident Alien | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Economics program at Ripon College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Economists
Description
Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, economists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.7% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates Ripon College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Ripon College may provide services to students like those listed below:- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Ripon College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Midwest Conference)
- Basketball (Midwest Conference)
- Football (Midwest Conference)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball