Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $6,109 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $6,109 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $16,195 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $10,955 | State avg: $17,382. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 33.54% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 27.41% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Ridgewater College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$6,109
Books and supplies
$1,200
Fees and remainder
$8,886
Sticker price
$16,195
Average net price
$10,955
Average aid coverage
32%
$5,240 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Ridgewater College pays approximately $10,955 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Minnesota average of $17,382 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Ridgewater College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Minnesota and national averages.
Ridgewater College net price
$10,955
Minnesota average
$17,382
National average
$17,506
Ridgewater College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $6,109 and average net price at $10,955. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$6,109
Current net price
$10,955
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Ridgewater College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$43,827
Undergraduates
2,048
10-Year Median Earnings - Ridgewater College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Ridgewater College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Ridgewater College?
Undergraduates
2,048
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
33.54%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
27.41%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 33.54% of Ridgewater College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 27.41% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Ridgewater College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Ridgewater College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Ridgewater College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Ridgewater College is listed at 2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar, MN 56201. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Ridgewater College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewater College | Not available | $6,109 | $10,955 | $43,827 |
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | 38.71% | $3,257 | Not available | $79,652 |
| Saint Johns University | 90.48% | $53,942 | $27,018 | $76,786 |
| Carleton College | 22.28% | $65,457 | $27,320 | $75,525 |
| University of Minnesota-Rochester | 71.83% | $14,400 | $12,785 | $69,020 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Ridgewater College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Ridgewater College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Ridgewater College tuition?
Ridgewater College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $6,109.
What is Ridgewater College's average net price?
Ridgewater College's average net price in the local dataset is $10,955.
What is Ridgewater College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $43,827 for Ridgewater College.
Is Ridgewater College accredited?
Ridgewater College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Ridgewater College?
The local dataset lists 2,048 undergraduate students at Ridgewater College.
What percentage of Ridgewater College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Ridgewater College in the local dataset is 33.54%.
What is the federal loan rate at Ridgewater College?
The federal loan rate for Ridgewater College in the local dataset is 27.41%.
Where should I verify Ridgewater College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Ridgewater College or the latest official federal education data.