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Ridgewater College

2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar, MN, 56201 - Map

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Ridgewater College is a comprehensive community and technical college offering education designed for transfer to a university as well as technical programs intended for direct entry into the workforce. Located in central Minnesota, Ridgewater has campuses in Hutchinson and Willmar. We are one of outstate Minnesota's largest public colleges, and are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Ridgewater College provides quality learning opportunities for students in accessible, affordable, and supportive settings. ...

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Ridgewater College
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County	Kandiyohi County, MN	-
Title IV Eligible	YES	Yes
Carnegie Classification	Associate of Arts Colleges	Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level	At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs	At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control	Public	Public
Full-Time Undergraduate	2,094 students	1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate	3,645 students	1,444 students
Total Enrollment	5,739 students	2,213 students
Tuition	$153.54/crecit	-
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	78%	78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants	38%	46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received	$2,767	$2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants	48%	29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received	$1,405	$1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants	4%	12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received	$634	$1,146
% Students Receiving Loans	62%	38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received	$4,376	$3,129

School Notes:

Ridgewater College is a community and technical college that offers more than 100 educational programs in Transfer Education, transfer options, and technical education. Ridgewater College serves more than 5500 students on its campuses in the growing communities of Willmar and Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Ridgewater College also offers some programs that are unique in the state of Minnesota and nationally. Small class sizes, up-to-date technology, and access to many student activities and organizations (including intercollegiate sports, choir, theater, and Student Senate) give students the opportunity to enjoy a positive college experience. Ridgewater College is proud of its scholarship foundation, and excellent graduation and job placement rates.
Ridgewater College is recognized as an educational leader that exemplifies innovation and excellence within a student-centered learning environment, and is dedicated to providing an accessible, affordable, and supportive setting for all students.
At Ridgewater College, students are encouraged to participate in a wide variety of activities including: arts, athletics, student government, theater, music, clubs, and organizations (offerings differ by campus).
Ridgewater College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Profile last updated: 02/27/2009.

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posted on November 9, 2009 at 09:08:12 pm
PLAINVIEW -- Like many farmers in southeast Minnesota, Millville farmer Chad Liebenow has been spending day and night trying to get his crops out while the sun shines. "We've got a good system going as long as we don't break down," Liebenow said.
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posted on October 29, 2009 at 01:14:24 pm
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Jensen presented with lab coat (The Savage Pacer)
posted on October 21, 2009 at 09:22:49 pm
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