ROTC at Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN · public
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Ridgewater College. The nearest host schools are Saint John's University Minnesota (Army, 45 mi), Minnesota State University, Mankato (Army, 86 mi) and University of Saint Thomas (Air Force, 93 mi).
Nearest ROTC programs to Ridgewater College
We have no ROTC unit or cross-town agreement on record for Ridgewater College. Some schools arrange cross-town enrollment on request, so ask a nearby unit. If you know of a program here, tell us.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $6,121 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $6,121 |
| Average net price | $10,046 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Ridgewater College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Ridgewater College has 2,162 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Ridgewater College.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Ridgewater College: FAQ
Does Ridgewater College have ROTC?
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Ridgewater College. The nearest host schools are Saint John's University Minnesota (Army, 45 mi), Minnesota State University, Mankato (Army, 86 mi) and University of Saint Thomas (Air Force, 93 mi).
Where is the nearest ROTC program to Ridgewater College?
The nearest schools that host an ROTC unit are Saint John's University Minnesota (Army, 45 mi), Minnesota State University, Mankato (Army, 86 mi) and University of Saint Thomas (Air Force, 93 mi). Ask each unit whether it takes cross-town students from Ridgewater College.
School links and location
These links belong to Ridgewater College. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
ridgewater.edu
- Admissions
ridgewater.edu
- Apply
eservices.minnstate.edu
- Financial aid
ridgewater.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Willmar, MN 56201
IPEDS UNITID: 175236
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