Ripon College (Wisconsin)
liberal arts college in Ripon, Wisconsin
Ripon College is a private liberal arts college in Ripon, Wisconsin, United States. As of 2024, it has 754 undergraduate students. Most of the students are from Wisconsin.[1] The college was made in 1851. It was originally named Brockway College.[2]
| Motto | Fides Christi Scientia |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Faith in Christ is Knowledge |
| Established | 1851 |
| Endowment | $108.1 million (2021) |
| President | Victoria N. Folse |
| Students | 754 |
| Location | Ripon , Wisconsin , United States |
| Campus | Small town, 250 acres (100 ha) |
| Colors | Red and Black |
| Nickname | Ripon College Red Hawks |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – Midwest Conference |
| Mascot | Rally the Red Hawk |
| Website | www.ripon.edu |
History
changeThe college opened in 1851, but no students went there until 1853. It was originally named Brockway College because a man named William S. Brockway gave 25 dollars to the college in 1851.[2] The first class of students, which was four women, graduated in 1867.[3] The college worked with with local Christian churches until 1868, and now it is not religious.
The National Forensic League was started at the college in 1925.
References
change- ↑ "Ripon College". Forbes. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Why Brockway College changed its name | Newspaper Article/Clipping". Wisconsin Historical Society. January 1, 2012. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ↑ "Historical Timeline". Ripon College. Retrieved May 31, 2024.