Ridgewater College

City/population: Hutchinson / 14,021; Willmar / 19,040

Tuition and fees (2009-2010): $4,729

FAFSA code: 005252

Enrollment:
Total number students served: 5,730
Full-time students: 60.8%
Part-time students: 39.2%
Percent female: 55.1%
Percent male: 44.9%
Percent students of color: 6.3%

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

Largest programs: Liberal arts, health and allied 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: Men's soccer, football, wrestling, basketball, baseball; women's volleyball, basketball, softball; 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 program-related 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 state-of- 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.
• Practical nursing and associate degree nursing programs accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
• Many online class options reduce the need for travel to campus.
• Lifetime job placement services help graduates land a job in their chosen career field.

Last updated: 09/09