Ridge Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Ridge Technical College is a public community college in Winter Haven, Florida, enrolling about 407 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $23,170 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,930. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (42.3%) and White (34.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,930
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,170 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 407 83.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 98.94%
- First-Generation Students: 57.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 823
- Room & Board: $9,600 annual estimate
Ridge Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Ridge Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Ridge Technical College?
Ridge Technical College is located in Winter Haven, FL (ZIP 33881-9518).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Ridge Technical College public or private?
Ridge Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Ridge Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $3,930 in-state, $10,530 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $23,170.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $23,170 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $15,720.
How big is Ridge Technical College?
Total enrollment: 407 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 823 students.
About 84% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Ridge Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 98.94%.
First-year retention: 0.3%.
What do graduates of Ridge Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $31,904 six years after entry; $33,484 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
56.53% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Ridge Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting (53 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (48 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (40 completions)
- Electrician (38 completions)
- Real Estate Development (28 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (26 completions)
- Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist (23 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (16 completions)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (16 completions)
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Ridge Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 98.94%; median earnings $33,484 at 10 years; net price $23,170. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,930
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ridge Technical College was $3,930.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,170
2024 Value
In 2024 Ridge Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,170.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$92,680 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,170 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$15,720 4-Year In-State Tuition
$42,120 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,600 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,030 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$60,120 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Ridge Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
56.53% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Ridge Technical College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Ridge Technical College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,030 | $7,530 | $16,715 |
| 2014 | $3,630 | $9,030 | $18,692 |
| 2015 | $3,630 | $9,030 | $20,255 |
| 2016 | $3,919 | $10,398 | $22,359 |
| 2017 | $3,918 | $10,398 | $24,711 |
| 2018 | $3,919 | $10,398 | $24,248 |
| 2019 | $3,918 | $10,398 | $24,203 |
| 2020 | $3,918 | $10,398 | $24,190 |
| 2021 | $3,918 | $10,398 | $22,744 |
| 2022 | $3,918 | $10,398 | $23,898 |
| 2023 | $3,918 | $10,398 | $22,547 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Ridge Technical College reported total enrollment of about 407 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 51% male and 49% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (42.3%), White (34.9%), and Black or African American (21.9%). About 56.53% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 57.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
83.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Ridge Technical College in 2024 is 407 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 823 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
0.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 42.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
98.94% 100% Completion Time
98.94% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 98.94% of students graduating from Ridge Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 96% male / 4% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 2% male / 98% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 18% male / 82% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Ridge Technical College.
Return on Investment
$33,484 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
261.29% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Ridge Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 20 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 53 completions
2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 48 completions
3. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 40 completions
4. Electrician: 38 completions
5. Real Estate Development: 28 completions
6. Welding Technology/Welder: 26 completions
7. Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist: 23 completions
8. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 16 completions
9. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 16 completions
Most popular programs at Ridge Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Ridge Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Ridge Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,390
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Ridge Technical College is a public institution located in Winter Haven, FL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Fire Science/Fire-fighting, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 407 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (42.3%), White (34.9%), Black or African American (21.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 98.94%. Approximately 56.53% of students receive Pell Grants. About 57.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Winter Haven, FL 33881-9518
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 98.94% graduation rate, Ridge Technical College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ridge Technical College located?
Ridge Technical College is located in Winter Haven, FL.
How much does Ridge Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,930 and average net price is $23,170 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,600 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Ridge Technical College?
Ridge Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 823 students, Hispanic or Latino (42.3%), White (34.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Ridge Technical College?
About 57.6% of students at Ridge Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Ridge Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $31,904 six years after entry and $33,484 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Ridge Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 98.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Ridge Technical College public or private?
Ridge Technical College is a public institution located in Winter Haven, FL.
Is Ridge Technical College an HBCU?
No. Ridge Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Ridge Technical College a tribal college?
No. Ridge Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Ridge Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Ridge Technical College reports 42.3% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Ridge Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Ridge Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Florida trade schools profile
- Winter Haven, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.