Outcomes at Ridgewater
Graduation Rate
50.20%
Transfer-out Rate
13.67%
Retention Rate
70.00%
The graduation rate at Ridgewater College is 50.20% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Minnesota. 246 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 490 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 45.20%.
The transfer-out rate is 13.67% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Minnesota. The retention rate (full-time students) is 70% that is extremely higher (most students continue to attend) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Minnesota.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Ridgewater College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Ridgewater College. 246 students have completed and 67 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 17 students still enrolled and 160 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 490 | 269 | 221 |
| Completers | 246 (50.20%) | 134 (49.81%) | 112 (50.68%) |
| Transfer-out | 67 (13.67%) | 34 (12.64%) | 33 (14.93%) |
| Still Enrolled | 17 (3.47%) | 8 (2.97%) | 9 (4.07%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 160 (32.65%) | 93 (34.57%) | 67 (30.32%) |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
Below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by program length and completion time. The number in parenthesis is graduation rate. The numbers and rate for the 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and rate for that period. For example, 106 students have completed in 2 years and additional 113 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 246 (50.20%) |
134 (49.81%) |
112 (50.68%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 113 (23.06%) |
78 (29.00%) |
35 (15.84%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 133 (27.14%) |
56 (20.82%) |
77 (34.84%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 222 (45.31%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 106 (21.63%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 116 (23.67%) |
- | - |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 50.20% (246/490) | 49.81% (134/269) | 50.68% (112/221) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (1/2) | 100.00% (1/1) | 0.00% (0/1) |
| Asian | 75.00% (9/12) | 62.50% (5/8) | 100.00% (4/4) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 28.57% (6/21) | 20.00% (3/15) | 50.00% (3/6) |
| Hispanic | 30.65% (19/62) | 32.35% (11/34) | 28.57% (8/28) |
| White | 54.35% (200/368) | 53.33% (104/195) | 55.49% (96/173) |
| Two or More Race | 42.86% (6/14) | 62.50% (5/8) | 16.67% (1/6) |
| Unknown | 60.00% (3/5) | 60.00% (3/5) | - (0/0) |