Ridgewater College
tuition & fees
$6,109
Student Population
2,904
online students
1,177
Number of Programs
113
Financial Aid Amount
$5,836
Graduation Rate
45%
Ridgewater College is a Public, 2-4 years college located in Willmar, Minnesota. Ridgewater ranked 19th in Community Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 2,904 (all undergraduate) and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It is a Associate's - Public Special Use school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Associate's degree.
Ridgewater College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Ridgewater College and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar, MN 56201 |
| Phone | 800-722-1151 |
| WEB | www.ridgewater.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | ridgewater.edu/admission-aid/apply/ |
| Online Application | https://eservices.minnstate.edu/adm/public/studentWelcome?campusId=308 |
| Financial Aid | ridgewater.edu/admission-aid/paying-for-college/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.minnstate.edu/admissions/calculator/ridgewater.html |
| Veterans Tuition | ridgewater.edu/admission-aid/veterans/ |
| Athletic | ridgewater.edu/about/student-rights-responsibilities/right-to-know/ |
| Disability Service | ridgewater.edu/student-services-activities/academic-support-tutoring-disability/disability-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 2-4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Associate's - Public Special Use |
| Highest Degree Offered | Associate's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Ridgewater College has an open admission policy (any students can attend with high school diploma or a certificate of attendance or General Educational Development (GED) certificate). Contact the school to get more information. The application fees are -$1 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Graduate Application Fees | -$1 |
Tuition & Fees
Ridgewater's 2024 tuition & fees is $6,109 for Minnesota residents and $6,109 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -0.08% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($6,114).
| Minnesota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $6,109 | $6,109 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 2,904 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 1,177 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,904 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,904 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,177 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Ridgewater offers 113 programs (all undergraduate). 38 out of the 113 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Ridgewater
| Number of programs | 113 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 38 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✗ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |