Ridgewater College: Ranking & Review
| Willmar rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2518 | 8377 Top 50% |
Ridgewater College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 3,366 | 1,427 | 1,939 |
1,385 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
482 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $20.
Ridgewater College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Ridgewater College Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Off-campus | $19,179 | $19,179 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Ridgewater College does not provide on-campus housing.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $5,161 | $5,161 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $598 | $598 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $181 | $181 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 242 | 242 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 213 | 213 |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 89 | 89 |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 78 | 78 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 52 | 52 |
| Precision Production | 32 | 32 |
| Education | 32 | 32 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | 31 | 31 |
| Construction Trades | 28 | 28 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies & Technicians | 17 | 17 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 14 | 14 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | 8 | 8 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8 | 8 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 8 | 8 |
| Communications Technologies & Technicians and Support Services | 5 | 5 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 4 | 4 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 1 |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Physical Sciences | ||
| Science Technologies & Technicians | ||
| Grand Total | 862 | 862 |
A total of 862 2-year associate's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Ridgewater College.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 43% | 42% |
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General info
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Mission Statement | Ridgewater provides quality educational opportunities for diverse student learners in an inclusive, supportive, and accessible environment. |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 237 |
| Instructional FTE | 120 |
| Sector of institution | Public, 2-year |
| Control of institution | Public |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | ridgewater.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 2101 15th Ave NW Willmar, Minnesota, 56201 United States |
| Urbanization level | Town: Remote |
| City population | 20,000 |
| Phone | 8007221151 |