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The campus of Ridgewater College is in Willmar, Minnesota, 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 has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The range of program offerings available from Ridgewater College is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in agricultural science and management and nursing and emergency medicine.
Its open admissions system makes Ridgewater College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Ridgewater College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, the school had 3,915 students enrolled (2,921 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Ridgewater College
2101 15th Ave NW
Willmar, MN 56201
General Phone: (800) 722-1151
Admissions Phone: (320) 231-2906
Financial Aid Phone: (320) 231-2921
http://www.ridgewater.edu
Ridgewater College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 486 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, health aide |
| Liberal Arts | 169 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 87 | human resources development, accounting, insurance, sales and marketing, small business management, accounting technology, business management, marketing |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 81 | veterinary assistant, medical assistant, medical coding, radiographyer |
| Mechanics And Repair | 58 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 54 | instrumentation tech, CAD and design, electronics tech, computer systems tech, telecommunications tech, metallurgical tech, industrial tech |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 49 | agricultural production, agricultural operations, farm management |
| Office And Administration | 36 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Construction Trades | 36 | electrician, carpentry |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 36 | cosmetology, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care |
| Medical Adminstration | 35 | medical secretary, medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Therapy And Counseling | 33 | massage therapy |
| Production Trades | 27 | welding, machinist, tool and die tech |
| Media | 24 | recording arts tech, desktop publishing and imaging, digital communications |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 21 | commercial photography |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer networking, web design, system administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | recreational therapy |
| Law | 8 | legal secretary |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 8 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Education And Teaching | 8 | teacher aide |
| Animal Science And Care | 5 | animal husbandry |
| Science | 4 | biology, chemistry |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 3 | agronomy |
Number of programs and degrees for Ridgewater College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 422 | 35 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 416 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 317 | 24 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 137 | 12 |
In 2005, Ridgewater College had a total enrollment of 3,915 students (2,921 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 97% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Willmar, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (320) 231-2906
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,409 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,409 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
Financial Aid:
Ridgewater College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 525200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (320) 231-2921
Ridgewater College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 75 | $55,247 | 45 | $53,489 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 75 | $55,247 | 45 | $53,489 |
*: 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
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
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
Human Resources Development
Insurance
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Metallurgical Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ridgewater College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
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 placement 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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