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Ridge Career Center
- 7700 State Rd 544
- Winter Haven, FL 33881
- OPEID College Code: 02511700
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- General Phone: (863) 419-3060
- Director: Lisa B. Harden
- Website: www.polk-fl.net

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 745

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- Ridge Career Center will assess, prepare, and place individuals in successful and rewarding careers in an increasingly competitive and changing employment market.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 56%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 33% | 10% | 13% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $1,777 | $1,937 | $432 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,926 | $1,850 | $1,821 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,530 | $7,300 | $7,286 |
| Books and Supplies | $625 | $625 | $600 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,000 | $4,600 | $4,500 |
| Other Expenses | $8,600 | $8,600 | $8,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $7,600 | $8,600 | $7,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,551 | $2,475 | $2,421 |
| Out of State | $8,155 | $7,925 | $7,886 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,151 | $15,675 | $15,421 |
| Out of State | $21,755 | $21,125 | $20,886 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $10,151 | $10,075 | $9,921 |
| Out of State | $15,755 | $15,525 | $15,386 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 745 Undergraduate: 745
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 400 Female: 345
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 400 Female: 345
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 531 Part-Time: 214
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 531 Part-Time: 214
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 174 | 23% |
| Asian | 19 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 149 | 20% |
| White | 400 | 54% |
| Unknown | 3 | 0.4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 20-21 | 45 | 6% |
| Ages 22-24 | 154 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 163 | 22% |
| Ages 30-34 | 171 | 23% |
| Ages 35-39 | 132 | 18% |
| Ages 40-49 | 70 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 10 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 127 | 90 | 37 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 75 | 38 | 37 |
| Primarily Instruction | 75 | 38 | 37 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 4 | 4 | - |
| Other Professionals | 18 | 18 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 30 | 30 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 13 | 13 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 7 | 7 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 23%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 19%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 100% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 99% |
| Female | 100% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| White | 100% |
| Unknown | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
