Ridgewater College

Ridgewater College is a public two-year institution located in Willmar, Minnesota. The college enrolls 3,525 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 45.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 45% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 68% (IPEDS 2023).

Ridgewater College offers an extensive set of technical certificate programs including Medical/Clinical Assistant, Network and System Administration, Computer Support Specialist, Cosmetology, Instrumentation Technology, Automation Engineer Technology, CAD/CADD Drafting and Design Technology, Electrician, Machine Shop Technology, Welding Technology, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Programs are available at both the less-than-one-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Located in Willmar, MN, a regional hub in west-central Minnesota, Ridgewater College serves students across a rural and agricultural region with diverse workforce training needs. The college's wide program portfolio addresses demand in healthcare, information technology, skilled trades, and manufacturing sectors.