About Ridgewater College - Willmar
Ridgewater College is a public community and technical college in Minnesota with campuses in Willmar and Hutchinson. It serves students in west-central Minnesota and offers a mix of transfer-oriented and career-focused education. The college is part of the Minnesota State system.
Ridgewater offers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in a range of fields, including liberal arts and sciences, health sciences, business, agriculture, and technical programs. It is known for providing pathways both to immediate employment and to transfer to four-year institutions. As a Minnesota State college, it also participates in statewide transfer pathways.
- Public Minnesota college serving students in Willmar and Hutchinson
- Career and transfer pathways through associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates
- Part of Minnesota State with statewide transfer options
- Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
- Credit review process handled through official records and academic evaluation