Community College
Ridgewater College
- BOverall Grade
- 2 Year
- Willmar, MN
- 93 reviews
- ProfessorsB
- ValueB
- DiversityB
- SafetyA+
- Student LifeA-
- LocationC+
Athletic Division
NJCAA Division III
Athletic Conference
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Ridgewater College Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Net Price
$11,631/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
B
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Student Faculty Ratio
21:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 100%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.13 responses
- 80%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.15 responses
- 100%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.15 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
213 GraduatesNursing
81 GraduatesAgricultural Business
57 GraduatesInstrumentation Technician
48 GraduatesNursing Assistant
44 GraduatesVeterinary Technician and Assistant
37 GraduatesEarly Childhood Education
25 GraduatesLicensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)
24 GraduatesWelding
24 GraduatesCosmetology
22 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,031Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
19%
Pell Grant
48%
Varsity Athletes
7%
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$32,600/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
54%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
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Ridgewater College Reviews
93 reviews
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I really enjoy the small campus. I like it that way because it is very personable. Figuratively, everyone knows everyone, and if you don't know someone, you soon will. I enjoy most of the teachers and having that personable contact. One specifically, Kathy Steffen, inspired me to be a great student, and pursue my communication dreams. At Ridgewater in Hutchinson, I would add more picnic tables. There are only two and both in inconvenient spots.
Ridgewater College has been a great place to start out my academic career. Ridgewater has enabled me to go farther than I ever dreamed. Through the support of staff and faculty, I have been able to maintain a 3.91 GPA, stay on the Dean's list, accepted by Pi Theta Kappa honor society and Harvard Extension. Yes, it been a lot of hard work, but Ridgewater has made learning one of my most favorite things to do.
My experiences with Ridgewater College over the course of the past two years has been nothing but excellent. They are helpful, kind, and have many career options for you.