College statistics
- Address:
- 2101 15th Ave NW
Willmar, MN
56201 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.ridgewater.edu/
- Setting:
- Town
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $5,473
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $37,064,000
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Ridgewater College is a public two-year institution in Willmar, Minnesota, serving students in a town setting. The college offers programs in liberal arts and sciences, general studies, and humanities, designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year universities or entry into the workforce.
Annual tuition is $5,473 for both in-state and out-of-state students, with a total cost of attendance at the same figure. Enrollment stands at 2,855 students. The college maintains an endowment of $37,064,000 and is classified as a professions-focused associate institution.
Ridgewater functions as a regional transfer pathway, allowing students to complete foundational coursework affordably before moving on to baccalaureate programs. The college works well for students seeking an accessible entry point to higher education, those exploring academic interests before committing to a four-year institution, and working adults balancing education with other responsibilities. Visit www.ridgewater.edu/ for more information.