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Ridge Technical College
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Annual Tuition
$3,918
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
Open
Open Admission
Graduation Rate
79.6%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$33,484
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Ridge Technical College is a distinguished Public, Less than 2-Year institution located in Winter Haven, FL. With a competitive tuition profile of $3,918, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 79.6% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 2-Year Cost
$7,836
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
2.2 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$3,484
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$27,004
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$61,844
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$3,918
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
2.5%
Success
79.6%
In-State Cost
$3,918
Age 25+ Students
44.8%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie -2
Working at 6yr
300 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Winter Haven
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$1,006
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,012
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,250
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Winter Haven metropolitan area.