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7700 State Rd 544
Winter Haven, FL 33881-9518
p. 863-419-3060
w. www.polk-fl.net/ridge
Winter Haven, FL 33881-9518
p. 863-419-3060
w. www.polk-fl.net/ridge
Ridge Career Center
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,551 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
N/A |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
75% / 65% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
714 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Winter Haven, FL 33881-9518
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,225 (27,127 urban / 1,098 rural) |
| Households | 12,236 (2.26 people per house) |
| Families | 7,829 (2.81 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 8,071 |
| Pop. — Asian | 288 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 42 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 162 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 19,479 |
| Pop. — Other | 888 |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Ridge Career Center?
Ranks 3365th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,861 | $1,861 | $7,465 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $65 | $65 | $65 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $63 | $63 | $249 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $2,551 | $2,551 | $8,155 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $16,151 | $16,151 | $21,755 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $10,151 | $10,151 | $15,755 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $1,821  $1,926 |
$1,821  $1,926 |
$7,286  $7,530 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $600  $625 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $4,500  $5,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $8,500  $8,600 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $7,500  $7,600 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Ridge Career Center use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Ridge Career Center accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,500 | 111 |  29% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,700 | 39 |  10% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $800 | 26 |  7% |
| Student Loan Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Any financial aid type | 176 |  46% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Ridge Career Center?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 78 | 101 | 179 |
Hispanic | 79 | 97 | 176 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 5 | 7 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | N/A | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 191 | 159 | 350 |
Race Unknown | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 351 | 363 | 714 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Ridge Career Center.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 69 | 109 | |
| 60 | 1 | 61 | |
| 51 | 5 | 56 | |
| 4 | 37 | 41 | |
| 7 | 34 | 41 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 38 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | N/A |
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