Below are the key facts about this program at Ridgewater College. It is offered at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Ridgewater College highly for cosmetology, coming in at #11 out of 48 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cosmetology Schools | 11 of 48 |
| Best Cosmetology Schools in Minnesota | 2 of 2 |
| Best Cosmetology Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 of 4 |
Here is each degree level granted in cosmetology at Ridgewater College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 10 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11 |
| Certificate | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Ridgewater College awarded 10 associate’s degrees in cosmetology.
Ridgewater College is among the very best schools in the country for cosmetology at the associate’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota | 2 |
| Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 |
| Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools | 11 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,288 | $5,473 |
| Fees | $648 | $648 |
Learn more about Ridgewater College tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 10% of cosmetology associate’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of cosmetology associate’s degree graduates at Ridgewater College were White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ridgewater College with a associate’s in cosmetology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Ridgewater College awarded 6 associate’s degrees in cosmetology/cosmetologist, general in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
Ridgewater College granted 4 associate’s degrees in aesthetician/esthetician and skin care specialist recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Ridgewater College awarded 11 undergraduate certificate degrees in cosmetology.
Ridgewater College has not been ranked for cosmetology at the undergraduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 9% of cosmetology undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of cosmetology undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Ridgewater College were White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ridgewater College with a undergraduate certificate in cosmetology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Ridgewater College granted 11 undergraduate certificate completions in cosmetology/cosmetologist, general in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).
During the most recent reporting year, Ridgewater College awarded 10 certificate degrees in cosmetology.
Ridgewater College is not currently ranked for cosmetology at the certificate level.
All of the 10 students who graduated with a certificate degree in cosmetology from Ridgewater College were women.
The majority of cosmetology certificate degree graduates at Ridgewater College were White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ridgewater College with a certificate in cosmetology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Ridgewater College awarded 10 certificate degrees in aesthetician/esthetician and skin care specialist in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
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