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Ridgewater College

Willmar, MNPublicTown Setting
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Accept Rate
N/A
$10,046
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
2.2K
Students
Medium campus body
$40,862
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Ridgewater College is a public institution located in the town setting of Willmar, MN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.2K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences22% of degrees
Business & Marketing6% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $77,727
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,764
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $17,196
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $73,528
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,504
Earnings 5yr: $72,623
Debt: $23,062
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,210
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Production Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $56,311
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $54,714
Earnings 5yr: $58,734
Debt: $9,750
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $51,792
Earnings 5yr: $49,744
Debt: $9,885
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,108
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $50,046
Earnings 5yr: $55,791
Debt: $10,697
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,951
Earnings 5yr: $46,843
Debt: $11,389
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,662
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $44,191
Earnings 5yr: $38,268
Debt: $23,755
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $41,332
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,575
Earnings 5yr: $42,713
Debt: $25,902
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,054
Earnings 5yr: $36,956
Debt: $14,171
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $29,574
Earnings 5yr: $28,325
Debt: $9,750
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $26,033
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$10,046
In-State Tuition$6,121
Out-of-State Tuition$6,121
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

32%
Pell Grants
25%
Take Loans
58%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$40,862
+7% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$43,827

Completion Signals

50%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
70%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,196
Est. Monthly Payment
$99/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

38%
Men
62%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
31%
Part-Time Share
42%
Avg Family Income
$49,757
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