Ridgewater Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $6,121
- Out-of-State Tuition: $6,121
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at Ridgewater:
- Total Enrollment: 3,148, including 1,588 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 36.1% men, 63.9% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 50%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 14%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 70%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 110 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 39 programs available fully online.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's.
Ridgewater Overview
Ridgewater College (Ridgewater) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Willmar, MN. It is classified as special-use Associate's college by Carnegie Classification
The Ridgewater's tuition & fees is $6,121 for Minnesota residents and $6,121 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 71% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $5,063.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,148 and the students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
Ridgewater College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Ridgewater College is $6,121 for in-state students and $6,121 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,133 for Minnesota residents and $6,133 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,121 | $6,121 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,133 | $6,133 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Ridgewater College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Ridgewater
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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