Established in 1851, Ripon College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Ripon (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Wisconsin. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Ripon College is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Ripon College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 171 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Ripon College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.