Ripon College Athletics

Ripon competes in NCAA Division III, where sports focus on personal enrichment rather than scholarships or packed stadiums. The Red Hawks field 18 varsity teams in the Midwest Conference, with 388 total athletes representing 54% of the 720-student body. This high participation rate reflects the school's intimate campus culture where students wear multiple hats. Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, so Ripon's student-athletes compete for the love of the game while pursuing rigorous academics. The college's small size means every athlete matters to their team's success. While Ripon isn't known for dominant athletic programs, the Red Hawks compete respectably in their conference. The school's Wisconsin location means natural rivalries with other small Midwest liberal arts colleges in their conference.