2101 15th Avenue NW
P.O. Box 1097
Willmar, MN 56201

Boasting over 5,500 students, Ridgewater College is a comprehensive two-year institution of higher learning that is dedicated to providing students with the training and education they'll need to embark upon their careers. To fulfill this goal, the Minnesota community college offers a variety of programs and course ranging in both subject matter and education-level.

With occupational training, general education, associate degree, and transfer programs available, Ridgewater College courses range from the artistic to the scientific. From classes in agriculture, chemistry, office assisting, massage therapy, Nail Technology, and radiologic technology, to courses in computer programming, English, business, nursing, education, and mass communications, there's something for nearly anyone at this Minnesota community college. Ridgewater College even offers such pre-professional programs as pre-law, pre-engineering, pre-airway science, pre-veterinary medicine, pre-optometry, and pre-physical therapy.

Ridgewater College also offers a number of courses that are aimed at business and professional development. These classes allow for students to embark upon new careers or to improve their skills and credentials in the field in which they already work.

Quick Facts:

This Minnesota community college has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Ridgewater College offers the following extracurricular athletics: men's and women's basketball, men's and women's golf, men's and women's soccer, football, baseball, softball, volleyball, and wrestling. This school also participates in the Minnesota Community College Conference.

At this Minnesota Community College, students are active in such clubs and organizations as the Business Professionals of America, the Metallurgical Technology Club, the Industrial Welding club, the Drafting and Design Technology club, the Veterinary Technology Association, and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.

Students who are unable to attend class on-campus may instead enroll in distance education courses. These online classes enable students to learn from the comforts of their own home.

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