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Bridgewater College

Bridgewater College is a small, private institution located in Bridgewater, va. Founded in 1880, Bridgewater College offers undergraduate degrees in 35 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,379 undergraduates
cost $39,800
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Admissions

Will I get into Bridgewater College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 90.4%
SAT score average 1127
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.6
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Bridgewater College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Biology, General
Psychology, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $39,800
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,830
Books & supplies $1,150
Other expenses $2,280
Cost of attendance* $57,060
Financial aid package $42,049
Estimated cost $15,011 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $39,800
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,830
Books & supplies $1,150
Other expenses $2,280
Cost of attendance* $57,060
Financial aid package $42,049
Estimated cost $15,011 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Bridgewater College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,379, with gender binary students split 48% male and 52% female.

Total enrollment

1,436

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
65%
African American %
11%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
10%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Bridgewater College, students love their Campus Crusade for Christ, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 402 E College St, Bridgewater, VA 22812-1599
phone 540-828-8000
address https://www.bridgewater.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Campus crusade for christ

Student ambassadors

Student athletic advisory committee

Campus engagement & activity team

African student association

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announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Bridgewater College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Bridgewater College?

Bridgewater College is located in Bridgewater, va.

What is the acceptance rate at Bridgewater College? 

The acceptance rate for Bridgewater College is 90%.

What’s the average GPA for Bridgewater College?

The average high school GPA for Bridgewater College students was 3.6.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Bridgewater College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Bridgewater College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $228,240.

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