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Ridgewater College
- 2101 15th Ave NW
- Willmar, MN 56201
- OPEID College Code: 00525200
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- General Phone: (800) 722-1151
- President: Douglas Allen
- Website: www.ridgewater.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 4,177
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 81%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 62% | 40% | 53% | 5% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,753 | $2,979 | $1,660 | $805 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.5% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Number in Default | 45 | 53 | 51 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,265 | 1,237 | 1,101 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,818 | $4,645 | $4,409 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,818 | $4,645 | $4,409 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $850 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,600 | $5,480 | $5,480 |
| Other Expenses | $2,592 | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,592 | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,618 | $5,445 | $5,259 |
| Out of State | $5,618 | $5,445 | $5,259 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,810 | $13,473 | $13,287 |
| Out of State | $13,810 | $13,473 | $13,287 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,210 | $7,993 | $7,807 |
| Out of State | $8,210 | $7,993 | $7,807 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,177 Undergraduate: 4,177
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,897 Female: 2,280
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,897 Female: 2,280
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,576 Part-Time: 1,601
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,576 Part-Time: 1,601
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1 | 0.02% |
| American Indian | 24 | 0.6% |
| Black | 55 | 1% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 130 | 3% |
| White | 3,830 | 92% |
| Unknown | 100 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 240 | 6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,412 | 34% |
| Ages 20-21 | 631 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 396 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 424 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 239 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 196 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 367 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 213 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 16 | 0.4% |
| Age Uknown | 43 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 424 | 259 | 165 |
| Faculty Status | 239 | 122 | 117 |
| Tenured Faculty | 113 | 106 | 7 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 239 | 122 | 117 |
| Primarily Instruction | 239 | 122 | 117 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 13 | 13 | - |
| Other Professionals | 71 | 47 | 24 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 101 | 77 | 24 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 55 | 45 | 10 |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 20 | 18 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,889 (122) | $58,309 (76) | $57,196 (46) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,889 (122) | $58,309 (76) | $57,196 (46) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 181 | 141 | 40 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 173 | 138 | 35 |
| Baseball | 27 | 27 | - |
| Basketball | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| Football | 60 | 60 | - |
| Golf | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Soccer | 19 | 19 | - |
| Softball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Wrestling | 17 | 17 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $10,666 | $9,743 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $6,565 | - |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Baseball | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Football | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Wrestling | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 62%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 35%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 43% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 41% |
| Female | 45% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 18% |
| Black | 29% |
| Asian | 38% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| White | 45% |
| Unknown | 50% |
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