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IPEDS ID: 175236
OPE ID: 00525200
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Ridgewater College
2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar, Minnesota 56201
General information:  (800) 722-1151
Website:  www.ridgewater.edu
Type:  2-year, Public
Awards offered:  Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Two but less than 4 years certificate
Campus setting:  Town: Remote
Campus housing:  No
Student population:  3,298 (all undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  19 to 1
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Admissionsridgewater.edu/admission-aid/apply/
Apply Onlineeservices.minnstate.edu/adm/public/studentWelcome?campusId=308
Financial Aidridgewater.edu/admission-aid/paying-for-college/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.minnstate.edu/admissions/calculator/ridgewater.html
Tuition Policies for Servicemembers and Veteransridgewater.edu/admission-aid/veterans/
Disability Servicesridgewater.edu/student-services-activities/academic-support-tutoring-disability/disability-services/
Athletic Graduation Ratesridgewater.edu/about/student-rights-responsibilities/right-to-know/
Mission Statement
  www.ridgewater.edu/about/mission-vision-values/
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
6%
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Faculty by primary function, Fall 2018Full timePart time
Total faculty9864
Instructional9864
Research and public service00
open-close Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated Expenses for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Estimated expenses for academic year2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-2019% change 2017-2018 to 2018-2019
Tuition and fees$5,406$5,370$5,759$5,7650.1%
Books and supplies$1,200$1,200$1,200$1,2000.0%
Living arrangement
Off Campus
Room and board$7,618$7,618$7,720$7,7200.0%
Other$4,500$4,500$4,500$4,5000.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other$5,400$5,400$4,550$4,500-1.1%
Total Expenses2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-2019% change 2017-2018 to 2018-2019
Off Campus$18,724$18,688$19,179$19,1850.0%
Off Campus with Family$12,006$11,970$11,509$11,465-0.4%
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Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2017-2018
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Any student financial aid146185%————
Grant or scholarship aid33261%$1,553,733$4,680
Federal grants27451%$1,155,641$4,218
Pell grants27451%$1,115,141$4,070
Other federal grants5711%$40,500$711
State/local government grant or scholarships27250%$396,704$1,458
Institutional grants or scholarships(*)0%(*)(*)
Student loan aid25247%$1,296,454$5,145
Federal student loans25046%$1,224,056$4,896
Other student loans102%$72,398$7,240
  • 1 Includes students receiving Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
  • (*) Number receiving aid and total and average amounts of aid received are withheld to preserve the privacy of individuals.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid12,235$9,167,759$4,102
Pell grants1,279$4,644,571$3,631
Federal student loans1,229$7,072,958$5,755
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid received, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

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Average Net Price for Full-Time Beginning Students
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2015-20162016-20172017-2018
Average net price$11,631$11,161$11,782
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income2015-20162016-20172017-2018
$0 – $30,000$10,745$10,242$10,396
$30,001 – $48,000$10,782$10,467$10,336
$48,001 – $75,000$13,213$12,697$12,867
$75,001 – $110,000$15,679$14,716$15,375
$110,001 and more$16,341$16,157$16,141
  • Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
  • Title IV aid to students includes grant aid, work study aid, and loan aid. These include: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Subsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan, and Unsubsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan. For those Title IV recipients, net price is reported by income category and includes students who received federal aid even if none of that aid was provided in the form of grants. While Title IV status defines the cohort of student for which the data are reported, the definition of net price remains the same – total cost of attendance minus grant aid.
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Fall 2018
Total enrollment (all undergraduate)3,298
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment388
Attendance StatusStudent Gender
Attendance Status: Full-time: 56% Part-time: 44%Student Gender: Male: 44% Female: 56%
Student Race/ethnicity
Student Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 1% Asian: 1% Black or African American: 4% Hispanic/Latino: 8% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0% White: 81% Two or more races: 3% Race/ethnicity unknown: 2% Non-resident alien: 0%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 73% 25 and over: 27% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 94% Out-of-state: 6% Foreign countries: 0% Unknown: 0%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2017.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Undergraduate Distance Education Status
Undergraduate Enrollment by Distance Education Status: Enrolled only in distance education: 18% Enrolled in some distance education: 25% Not enrolled in any distance education: 56%
open-close Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2018-2019): $20
  • This institution has an open admission policy. Contact the institution for more information.
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students
Student retention: Full-time students: 63% Part-time students: 43%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2017 and Returned in Fall 2018
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 33 percent of entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2018.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2015
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 46% Transfer-out rate: 17%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Overall graduation rate by gender
Overall graduation rate by gender: Male: 45% Female: 46%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2015 and Graduated Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Overall graduation rate by race/ethnicity
Overall graduation rate by race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian: 50% Black or African American: 22% Hispanic/Latino: 33% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0% White: 49% Two or more races: 36% Race/ethnicity unknown: 0% Non-resident alien: 40%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2015 and Graduated Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Graduation Rates by Time to Completion

Graduation rates can be measured over different lengths of time. "Normal time" is the typical amount of time it takes full-time students to complete their program. For example, the "normal" amount of time for many associate's degree programs is 2 years. Not all students complete within the normal time, so graduation rates are measured by other lengths of time as well, including "150% of normal time" (e.g., 3 years for a 2-year program) and "200% of normal time," or twice as long as the normal time (e.g., 4 years for a 2-year program).

Graduation Rates for Students Who Began Their Program in Fall 2014 or Fall 2015, by Time to Completion
Graduation Rates for Students Who Began Their Program in Fall 2014 or Fall 2015, by Time to Completion [Began in Fall 2014] Within "Normal time" for the program: 36% Within 150% of "Normal time" for the program: 43% Within Twice as Long as "Normal time" for the program: 45% [Began in Fall 2015] Within "Normal time" for the program: 35% Within 150% of "Normal time" for the program: 46% Within Twice as Long as "Normal time" for the program: %
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
open-close Outcome Measures
  • Alternative measures of student success are reported by degree-granting institutions to describe the outcomes of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students who are not only first-time, full-time students, but also part-time attending and non-first-time (transfer-in) students. These measures are also reported for students receiving Pell grants and those students that do not receive Pell grants. These measures provide the 8-year award-completion rates by award level (certificates, associate's and bachelor degrees) after entering an institution. For students who did not earn any undergraduate award after 8-years of entry, the enrollment statuses are reported as either still enrolled at the institution, or subsequently transferred out of the institution. Unlike the Graduation Rates data, all reporting institutions must report on their transfer outs regardless if the institution has a mission that provides substantial transfer preparation.
FULL-TIME, FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2010-11
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 25% Received an Associate's degree: 24% Enrolled at same institution: 0% Enrolled at different institution: 16% [Pell] Received a certificate: 22% Received an Associate's degree: 21% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 16% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 28% Received an Associate's degree: 29% Enrolled at same institution: 0% Enrolled at different institution: 16%
PART-TIME, FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2010-11
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 8% Received an Associate's degree: 11% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 17% [Pell] Received a certificate: 8% Received an Associate's degree: 14% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 16% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 8% Received an Associate's degree: 9% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 17%
FULL-TIME, NON-FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2010-11
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 21% Received an Associate's degree: 35% Enrolled at same institution: 0% Enrolled at different institution: 18% [Pell] Received a certificate: 22% Received an Associate's degree: 32% Enrolled at same institution: 0% Enrolled at different institution: 18% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 19% Received an Associate's degree: 37% Enrolled at same institution: 0% Enrolled at different institution: 17%
PART-TIME, NON-FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2010-11
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 6% Received an Associate's degree: 34% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 26% [Pell] Received a certificate: 5% Received an Associate's degree: 38% Enrolled at same institution: 0% Enrolled at different institution: 23% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 7% Received an Associate's degree: 31% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 27%
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2017-2018
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
sort byProgram<1
year
Certificate		1
to
<2
year
Certificate		Associate2
to
<4
year
Certificate
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
  • d identifies programs and award levels that are offered as a distance education program. For program category totals, d is shown if one or more programs in the category are offered as a distance education program.
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations--420
Agriculture, General--1-
Agronomy and Crop Science4-14
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production--0-
Dairy Husbandry and Production--111
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management-20564
Category total4201299
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General--0-
Category total--0-
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting--130
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping-0--
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General-67-
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry12---
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies0d---
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services-0--
Insurance-0--
Marketing/Marketing Management, General--4-
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General-680
Small Business Administration/Management-0--
Category total12d12320
Communication Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design-000
Recording Arts Technology/Technician--30
Category total-030
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia-06-
Category total-06-
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Programming/Programmer, General-07-
Computer Support Specialist-0--
Network and System Administration/Administrator008-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design-01-
Category total0016-
Construction Trades
Carpentry/Carpenter-205
Electrician--715
Category total-2720
Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching11d-9-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching4---
Teacher Assistant/Aide024-
Category total15d213-
Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician--41
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician0-11d2
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology-25-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician--00
Instrumentation Technology/Technician002317
Telecommunications Technology/Technician--0-
Category total0243d20
Health Professions and Related Programs
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)-14-
Health Aide0---
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician--9d-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General--1-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training-25--
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage097-
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary--13-
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder-4d--
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist-1--
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist0---
Medical/Clinical Assistant-73-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide43d---
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist1---
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer--0-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse--75-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling-7--
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy215-
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant--51-
Category total46d55d168d-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Police Science--9d-
Category total--9d-
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary1d01-
Category total1d01-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies7-223d-
Category total7-223d-
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician-005
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician--214
Category total-0219
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
International/Global Studies2d---
Category total2d---
Personal and Culinary Services
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist11-1-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General-122-
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist2---
Category total13123-
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General--0-
Category total--0-
Precision Production
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist0-26
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant-1--
Tool and Die Technology/Technician--00
Welding Technology/Welder38010
Category total39216
Science Technologies/Technicians
Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician--00
Category total--00
Visual and Performing Arts
Commercial Photography--415
Category total--415
Grand total103114544189
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Services and Programs for Servicemembers and Veterans
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges
Tuition policies specifically for Veterans and Servicemembers
Educational Benefits, 2017-2018
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance: Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits: 50 DoD Tuition Assistance Program: 11
Average amount of benefits/assistance awarded through the institution
Average amount of benefits/assistance awarded through the institution: Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits: $3,669 DoD Tuition Assistance Program: $1,792
RETENTION, GRADUATION, AND TRANSFER-OUT
RETENTION RATES FOR FIRST-TIME, DEGREE/CERTIFICATE EDUCATION BENEFIT USERS
RETENTION RATES FOR FIRST-TIME, DEGREE/CERTIFICATE EDUCATION BENEFIT USERS Full-time students: 80% Part-time students: 67%
  • Retention rate is the percentage of undergraduate students who began their studies in academic year 2013-14 and returned in academic year 2014-15
GRADUATION AND TRANSFER-OUT RATES FOR FIRST-TIME EDUCATION BENEFIT USERS
Rates by time to completion2010-112011-12
Graduation rate
150 percent of normal time0%0%
200 percent of normal time0%--
Transfer-out rate
150 percent of normal time71%25%
200 percent of normal time71%--
  • Depending on the program length, graduation and transfer-out rates can be measured over different lengths of time. The academic years, 2010-11 and 2011-12, are the cohort years students entered an institution. "Normal time" is the typical amount of time it takes full-time students to complete their program from the time they entered an institution. For example, the "normal" amount of time (or 100% time) for many associate's degree programs is 2 years. Not all students complete within the normal time, so graduation rates are measured by other lengths of time as well, including "150% of normal time" (e.g., completion within 3 years for a 2-year program) and "200% of normal time," or twice as long as the normal time (e.g., completion within 4 years for a 2-year program).
  • (--) not applicable
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2017-2018 Varsity Athletes
NJCAA Division III MenWomen
Baseball29–
Basketball109
Football43–
Softball–14
Volleyball–15
Wrestling13–
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AccreditorStatusNext Review Date
Higher Learning CommissionAccredited since ((!)01/01/1996)8/31/2028
Programmatic Accreditation
Accreditor / ProgramStatusNext Review Date
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. – May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programsAccredited since (02/01/1998)6/20/2016
Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programsAccredited since ((!)09/01/2013)12/31/2026
Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programsAccredited (06/01/1974 - 06/30/2010)
  • (!) Estimated date
  • For more detailed information on accreditation for this institution, including all actions and justification for actions, visit OPE's Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs: ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/institution-profile/124450.
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2016 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus201420152016
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations000
Liquor law violations000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus201420152016
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Rape000
Fondling000
Incest000
Statutory rape000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault000
Burglary000
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson000
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Cohort Default Rates
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Fiscal Year201620152014
Default rate12.6%11.2%14.3%
Number in default136145202
Number in repayment1,0731,2921,409
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