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Study at Ridgewater College


Ridgewater College was established in 1996. It is a comprehensive community and technical college which has campuses in Willmar, Minnesota and Hutchinson, Minnesota. The Willmar campus is a regional hub for recreation and entertainment. The Hutchinson campus has a strong and diverse industrial base with a capable retail system. The college offers over 100 educational programs in technical and occupational education, as well as in transfer options. Among these, photography, agriculture, and veterinary clinic programs are the most popular. Ridgewater College records an Enrolment of more than 5, 500 students annually.

Ridgewater's Student Enrolment is active and impressive. The college possesses a prominent athletics department participating in several sports competition and events such as the Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) and Region 13. Their sports teams are known as the Warriors and the Lady Warriors. The students compete in games including baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball, golf and others.

Profile of Ridgewater College

The campus of Ridgewater College is in Willmar, MN, which is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Ridgewater College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Course Topics

The school is known for its programs in agricultural science and management.

Ridgewater College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Ridgewater College an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

Ridgewater College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Enrolment

In 2007, the school had 4, 177 students enrolled (3, 114 full-time equivalent).

Ridgewater College Programs and Degrees
General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors
Nursing and Emergency Medicine272registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, health aide
Liberal Arts151liberal arts and sciences
Medical Support and Technology93veterinary assistant, medical assistant, radiographer, medical coding
Business and Management63sales and marketing, insurance, small business management, accounting, sales, accounting technology, business management
Mechanics and Repair51autobody repair, automobile mechanics
Agricultural Science and Management49agricultural production, agricultural operations, dairy production, farm management
office and Administration47administrative assistant, data entry
Engineering Technician42instrumentation tech, mechanical drafting, electronics tech, telecommunications tech, electromechanical tech, computer systems tech
Construction Trades41electrician, carpentry
Therapy and Counselling38massage therapy
Beauty and Cosmetology38cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist
Production Trades26welding, machinist, tool and die tech
Medical administration26medical secretary, medical records tech, medical transcription, medical receptionist
Photography and Commercial Art20commercial photography
Media20digital communications, desktop publishing and imaging, recording arts tech
Education and Teaching8teacher aide
Law7legal secretary
Security and Law Enforcement4criminal justice and police
Computer Science and Engineering4computer networking, computer programming, web design
Science4biology
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy2recreational therapy


Contact: Ridgewater College

Ridgewater College

2101 15th Ave NW

Willmar, MN 56201

General Phone: (800) 722-1151

http: //www.ridgewater.edu