by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Ridgewater College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Ridgewater College came in at $6,121 per year for undergraduates. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Within that total, required fees were $648; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,473 |
| Fees | $648 |
| Total | $6,121 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Ridgewater College cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Ridgewater College costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Ridgewater College is comparatively affordable.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Ridgewater College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Ridgewater College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,288 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,473 |
| One Year Ago | $5,473 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,473 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Ridgewater College has moved over recent reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 1.16%, so cost a year out lands around $6,191.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,191 |
| In 2 Years | $6,262 |
| In 3 Years | $6,334 |
| In 4 Years | $6,407 |
| In 5 Years | $6,481 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $25,194.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Ridgewater College, see the Ridgewater College Financial Aid page.
