Ridgewater College

City/population: Hutchinson/13,977; Willmar/18,948

Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,606

FAFSA code: 005252

Enrollment:
Total number students served: 5,615
Full-year equivalent enrollment: 3,196
Percent female: 55.9%
Percent male: 44.1%
Percent students of color: 5.6%

Degrees offered: Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, diplomas, certificates

Largest programs: Liberal arts, health, agriculture and management, business, veterinary technology

Unique programs: Activity director, advanced collision services, agronomy technology, audio technology, calibration engineering technology, computer art and publishing, dairy management, insurance claim representative, nondestructive testing technology, universal care

Intercollegiate sports: Women's volleyball, basketball; men's soccer, football, wrestling, basketball, baseball; co-ed golf. All NJCAA Division III except men's soccer, which is NJCAA Division I

Student activities: Student government, college ambassadors, choir, theater, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, student newspaper, student and professional organizations, many programrelated clubs

Housing: Ridgewater College has no on-campus student housing, but affordable rental units are available within walking distance of each campus. The college provides students the most recent listings available for rental housing.

Highlights

Ridgewater College is a comprehensive community and technical college with campuses in Willmar and Hutchinson. With more than 100 programs of study to choose from, you'll find what's right for you at Ridgewater College.

• Liberal arts programs offer many options to individuals interested in completing the first two years of a bachelor's degree in virtually any major.
• The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum will transfer to any public university in Minnesota when completed as a package.
• Dozens of career and technical programs use stateof- the-art technology in providing students the training they need to excel in their chosen industry.
• Student services such as financial aid, academic and personal counseling, tutoring, academic support centers and more help students achieve their goals.
• Ridgewater's experience with simulation in health care education has earned recognition as a partner in the HealthForce Minnesota Center of Excellence.
• Many student organizations and activities provide students opportunities to be involved, meet new people and develop leadership skills.
• Lifetime job placement services help graduates land a job in their chosen career field.
• Cooperative agreements with universities for specified programs enable students to complete a bachelor's degree while remaining on Ridgewater's campuses.

Last updated: 10/08