At a glance
Average net price
$10,046
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
50.2%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
2,162
In-state tuition
$6,121
Out-of-state tuition
$6,121
Cost of attendance
$15,694
Median earnings (10y)
$43,827
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (31%), humanities & arts (26%), health (22%).
- STEM10%
- Health22%
- Business6%
- Humanities & arts26%
- Social sciences5%
- Trades & services31%
- Liberal arts22.8%~492 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions22.3%~482 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Agriculture11.9%~258 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech7.7%~166 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~122 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~119 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business5.5%~119 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education4.7%~102 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~99 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science1.8%~40 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication1.5%~32 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal0.3%~7 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 403 | $25,109 | $11,389 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 152 | $53,281 | $23,062 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 81 | — | $14,171 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 61 | $42,048 | $9,750 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 54 | $20,010 | $9,750 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 48 | $62,271 | $17,196 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 43 | $40,824 | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 39 | $39,627 | $10,697 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 39 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 37 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 37 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 35 | $34,040 | $9,885 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 32 | $27,555 | $25,902 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 32 | $34,790 | $23,755 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 27 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 27 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | Associate's | 27 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 25 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Associate's | 23 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Associate's | 21 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 15 | $58,429 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Undergraduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 9 | $29,549 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Ridgewater College
Ridgewater College is a mid-sized institution located in Willmar, Minnesota, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 2,162 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Agriculture.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Ridgewater College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $10,046 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $6,121 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $15,694 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 50.2%, a above-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $43,827 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Ridgewater College confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Agriculture. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (31% of credentials), humanities & arts (26% of credentials), health (22% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Willmar, Minnesota (town), Ridgewater College draws students from across Minnesota and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Ridgewater College
Q.How much does Ridgewater College cost?
The average net price at Ridgewater College is $10,046 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $15,694.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Ridgewater College?
Ridgewater College has a 6-year graduation rate of 50.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Ridgewater College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Ridgewater College graduate earns $43,827 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Ridgewater College?
Published tuition is $6,121 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Ridgewater College located?
Ridgewater College is located in Willmar, Minnesota (ZIP 56201).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Ridgewater College at their official website.