Vocational Programs at Ridgewater College
Ridgewater College (referred to as Ridgewater) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Willmar, MN. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Ridgewater College is $6,114 for Minnesota residents and $6,109 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,904 and the students to faculty ratio is 5.26% (19 to 1). Ridgewater College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.
Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $6,109 |
|---|---|
| Number of Programs | 93 Programs |
| Enrollment | 2,904 Students |
| Online Students | 1,177 Students |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2021-2022, the tuition & fees of Ridgewater are $6,114 for Minnesota residents and $6,109 for other students. The tuition per credit hour of Ridgewater is $176.
| Minnesota Residents | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $6,114 | $6,109 |
| Cost Per Credit | $176 | $176 |
Career Programs, Number of Completers
Ridgewater College offers 91 career programs and 29 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 700 students have earned their degrees/certificate at Ridgewater. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at Ridgewater with number of completers.
Associate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | 5 programs (1 online) | 61 |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 1 program (1 online) | 13 |
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | 1 program | 2 |
| Dairy Husbandry and Production | 1 program | 2 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 1 program | 1 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 1 program | 43 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 1 program (1 online) | 13 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 1 program (1 online) | 13 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 4 programs (3 online) | 10 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 1 program (1 online) | 5 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 program (1 online) | 1 |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | 1 program | 4 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 1 program (1 online) | 0 |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | 2 programs | 1 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 1 program | 1 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | 1 program | 0 |
| Education [+] | 4 programs | 26 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 program | 0 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 program | 0 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 program | 23 |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | 1 program | 3 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 5 programs (1 online) | 41 |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 program | 0 |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | 1 program | 13 |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | 1 program | 9 |
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | 1 program | 2 |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 1 program (1 online) | 17 |
| Legal Studies [+] | 1 program (1 online) | 2 |
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | 1 program (1 online) | 2 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | 1 program (1 online) | 208 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1 program (1 online) | 208 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 1 program | 0 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 program | 0 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 1 program | 0 |
| Chemistry | 1 program | 0 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 2 programs (2 online) | 15 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 1 program (1 online) | 6 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 1 program (1 online) | 9 |
| Construction Trades [+] | 1 program | 9 |
| Electrician | 1 program | 9 |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | 2 programs | 2 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 1 program | 1 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1 program | 1 |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | 2 programs | 5 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 1 program | 2 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | 1 program | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 2 programs | 1 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 1 program | 1 |
| Commercial Photography | 1 program | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 7 programs (3 online) | 110 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 1 program (1 online) | 4 |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 1 program (1 online) | 9 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 1 program | 1 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 program | 4 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 1 program (1 online) | 9 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 1 program | 11 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 1 program | 72 |
| Business [+] | 5 programs (3 online) | 41 |
| Business/Commerce | 1 program | 3 |
| Accounting | 1 program (1 online) | 11 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 1 program (1 online) | 5 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 1 program | 8 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 1 program (1 online) | 14 |
| Total | 46 programs (16 online) | 545 |
1-2 Years Certificate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | 1 program | 1 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 1 program | 1 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 1 program (1 online) | 0 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 1 program (1 online) | 0 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 4 programs (2 online) | 1 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 1 program (1 online) | 1 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 program (1 online) | 0 |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | 1 program | 0 |
| Computer Support Specialist | 1 program | 0 |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | 1 program | 16 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 1 program | 16 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 3 programs | 2 |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | 1 program | 2 |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | 1 program | 0 |
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | 1 program | 0 |
| Legal Studies [+] | 1 program (1 online) | 0 |
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | 1 program (1 online) | 0 |
| Construction Trades [+] | 2 programs | 0 |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 1 program | 0 |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | 1 program | 0 |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | 3 programs | 8 |
| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | 1 program | 2 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 1 program | 6 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | 1 program | 0 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 1 program | 0 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 1 program | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 7 programs (2 online) | 46 |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | 1 program (1 online) | 1 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 1 program (1 online) | 2 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 1 program | 9 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 program | 3 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 1 program | 4 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 1 program | 11 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 1 program | 16 |
| Business [+] | 5 programs (5 online) | 1 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 1 program (1 online) | 0 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 1 program (1 online) | 0 |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 1 program (1 online) | 0 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 1 program (1 online) | 0 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 1 program (1 online) | 1 |
| Total | 29 programs (11 online) | 75 |
2-4 Years Certificate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | 5 programs | 28 |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 1 program | 13 |
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | 1 program | 9 |
| Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology | 1 program | 4 |
| Dairy Husbandry and Production | 1 program | 1 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 1 program | 1 |
| Communications Technologies [+] | 1 program | 1 |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | 1 program | 1 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 3 programs (1 online) | 9 |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | 1 program | 4 |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | 1 program | 4 |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 1 program (1 online) | 1 |
| Construction Trades [+] | 1 program | 14 |
| Electrician | 1 program | 14 |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | 2 programs | 14 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 1 program | 9 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1 program | 5 |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | 2 programs | 12 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 1 program | 10 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | 1 program | 2 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 1 program | 1 |
| Commercial Photography | 1 program | 1 |
| Business [+] | 1 program (1 online) | 1 |
| Accounting | 1 program (1 online) | 1 |
| Total | 16 programs (2 online) | 80 |
Ridgewater College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1996 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Student Population
At Ridgewater College, there are total 2,904 students. By gender, there are 1,074 men and 1,830 women students at Ridgewater. The next table summarizes the student population at Ridgewater.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,904 | 1,074 | 1,830 |
| American Indian/Native American | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| Asian | 43 | 19 | 24 |
| Black/African American | 117 | 48 | 69 |
| Hispanic | 321 | 106 | 215 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| White | 2,234 | 823 | 1,411 |
| Two More | 70 | 27 | 43 |
| Un-Known | 89 | 41 | 48 |