Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN · Public · Associate's degrees · Town
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About Ridgewater College
Ridgewater College is a public community college in Willmar and Hutchinson, Minnesota. It was founded in 1996 as part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. It was created by the consolidation of Willmar Community College (founded in 1962) and Hutchinson-Willmar Regional Technical College (itself a merger of independent Willmar and Hutchinson technical colleges). Its name refers to the rivers and lakes near the colleges and to the glacial ridge in the region.
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Open
Acceptance
$10,046
Net price
2,162
Enrollment
50%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$10,046
Average net price
$6,121
In-state tuition
$6,121
Out-of-state tuition
—
Room & board
$1,236
Books & supplies
$15,694
Total cost of attendance
32%
Students receiving Pell grants
25%
Students with federal loans
$12,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$43,827
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$40,862
Median earnings (6 yrs)
50%
Graduation rate
70%
Retention rate
71%
Earn more than a HS grad
$11,440
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,162
Total enrollment
42%
Part-time
23
Avg. age at entry
31%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Ridgewater College FAQ
Is Ridgewater College a public or private school?
Ridgewater College is a public institution located in Willmar, MN.
What is the acceptance rate at Ridgewater College?
Ridgewater College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.
How much does Ridgewater College cost?
The average annual net price at Ridgewater College is $10,046 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $6,121.
What is the graduation rate at Ridgewater College?
About 50% of students at Ridgewater College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Ridgewater College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Ridgewater College students earn a median of $43,827 per year.
How many students attend Ridgewater College?
Ridgewater College enrolls about 2,162 students.
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