Ridgewater College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Ridgewater College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Willmar, Minnesota. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $6,114 for Minnesota residents and $6,109 for other students on average. It offers 114 degree programs through 45 Certificate, 48 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 38 programs (13 Certificate, 16 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $35,900.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar, MN
Phone	800-722-1151
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$6,114 Out-of-State$6,109
Student Population »	2,904 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	45%
Transfer-out Rate	11%
Retention Rate	62% (Full-time) 56% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,836
Students to Faculty	19:1 (5.26%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$35,900

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,114 for Minnesota residents and $6,109 for out-of-state students at Ridgewater College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($6,465) over public community colleges in Minnesota.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Ridgewater College. Then, we compare its costs to Minnesota community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Minnesota Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$6,114	$6,109
Books & Supplies	$1,200
Off-Campus Living Costs	$12,270
Average Financial Aid	$5,836
Cost of Attendance	$19,584	$19,579
After Financial Aid	$13,748	$13,743
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$35,900

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Minnesota Residents	Out-of-State Students
Ridgewater College	$6,114	$6,109
Public Community Colleges in Minnesota	$6,041	$6,465
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Ridgewater College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 38 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 13 Certificate, 16 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	13	16	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	45	48	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	13 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Dairy Husbandry and Production	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Agronomy and Crop Science	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant	NOT OFFERED	43 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Communication and Journalism

what is Communication and Journalism program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Recording Arts Technology/Technician	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Programming/Programmer	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/Administrator	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Special Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Elementary Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	23 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Teacher Assistant/Aide	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Instrumentation Technology/Technician	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	17 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	208 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

what is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biology/Biological Sciences	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Physical Sciences

what is Physical Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Chemistry	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Electrician	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Design and Visual Communications	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Commercial Photography	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	72 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	11 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	14 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,904 students at Ridgewater College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,066 male students and 1,780 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	2,846	1,578	1,268
Male Students	1,066	696	370
Female Students	1,780	882	898

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Ridgewater College, there are 2,904 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,088 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,177 students are enrolled exclusively and 911 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,904
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,177
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	911
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	816