Ridgewater College
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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. ...
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| 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.
In the News:
- MATC volleyball reaches national title game (Wisconsin State Journal)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 02:33:51 am
Former Middleton athlete Melissa Ernst amassed 23 kills Friday and former Cuba City athlete Kristen Klein racked up 66 assists as the third-seeded WolfPack earned three-set sweeps over sixth-seeded Nassau (N.Y.) Community College and second-seeded Ridgewater College of Willmar, Minn. - Late-blooming Raiders are off to nationals in Rochester (Brainerd Dispatch)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 02:07:00 pm
In previous trips to the NJCAA Division III national tournament, Central Lakes College Raiders coach Jane Peterson had an idea early in the season that her team had the potential to qualify. - Coming up Tuesday: Farmers harvesting beans, but have to wait for corn (Post-Bulletin)
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. - RCTC takes runner-up in state volleyball tournament (Post-Bulletin)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 01:14:24 pm
THIEF RIVER FALLS -- Rochester Community and Technical College came up just shy in the state volleyball championship match here Sunday. The Yellowjackets (24-3) fell to Ridgewater College 25-15, 22-25, 25-19, 23-25, 15-7 i - Jensen presented with lab coat (The Savage Pacer)
posted on October 21, 2009 at 09:22:49 pm
Kristen Jensen , of Savage, was recently honored by Ridgewater College-Willmar Campus in the third-annual Recognition Ceremony. In the essence of professionalism, sophomore veterinary technology students are recognized for their freshmen-year achievements during the Recognition Ceremony acknowledging students’ dedication to the profession through the presentation of an embroidered lab coat. read ...
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