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Ridgewater College was established in 1996. It is a comprehensive community and technical college which has campuses in Willmar, Minnesota and Hutchinson, Minnesota. The Willmar campus is a regional hub for recreation and entertainment. The Hutchinson campus has a strong and diverse industrial base with a capable retail system. The college offers over 100 educational programs in technical and occupational education, as well as in transfer options. Among these, photography, agriculture, and veterinary clinic programs are the most popular. Ridgewater College records an enrollment of more than 5,500 students annually.
Ridgewater’s student body is active and impressive. The college possesses a prominent athletics department participating in several sports competition and events such as the Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) and Region 13. Their sports teams are known as the Warriors and the Lady Warriors. The students compete in games including baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball, golf and others.
The campus of Ridgewater College is in Willmar, MN, which is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Ridgewater College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in agricultural science and management.
Its open admissions system makes Ridgewater College an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Ridgewater College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007, the school had 4,177 students enrolled (3,114 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Ridgewater College
2101 15th Ave NW
Willmar, MN 56201
General Phone: (800) 722-1151
http://www.ridgewater.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 272 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, health aide |
| Liberal Arts | 151 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Support And Technology | 93 | veterinary assistant, medical assistant, radiographer, medical coding |
| Business And Management | 63 | sales and marketing, insurance, small business management, accounting, sales, accounting technology, business management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 51 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 49 | agricultural production, agricultural operations, dairy production, farm management |
| Office And Administration | 47 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Engineering Technician | 42 | instrumentation tech, mechanical drafting, electronics tech, telecommunications tech, electromechanical tech, computer systems tech |
| Construction Trades | 41 | electrician, carpentry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 38 | massage therapy |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 38 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist |
| Production Trades | 26 | welding, machinist, tool and die tech |
| Medical Administration | 26 | medical secretary, medical records tech, medical transcription, medical receptionist |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 20 | commercial photography |
| Media | 20 | digital communications, desktop publishing and imaging, recording arts tech |
| Education And Teaching | 8 | teacher aide |
| Law | 7 | legal secretary |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal justice and police |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer networking, computer programming, web design |
| Science | 4 | biology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | recreational therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Ridgewater College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 431 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 259 | 24 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 159 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 157 | 10 |
In 2007, Ridgewater College had a total enrollment of 4,177 students (3,114 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Willmar, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,818 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,818 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Ridgewater College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 525200)
Ridgewater College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 65 | 41 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 76 | $58,309 | 46 | $57,196 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 76 | $58,309 | 46 | $57,196 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Dairy Husbandry and Production
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Insurance
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ridgewater College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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