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Bridgewater College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Bridgewater, VA

$36,800

Avg tuition

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About Bridgewater College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Church of Brethren  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Bridgewater College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Bridgewater, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,552, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The college offers 36 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 63%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $36,800.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

76% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

71% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

63% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 980-1170

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

2k

Students enrolled

1%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

64%

Black

15%

Hispanic

8%

Two or more races

6%

Unknown

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

55%

Socio-economic diversity

37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $36,800 $36,800
Graduate $17,850 $17,850

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,150
On-campus room and board $13,360
On-campus other expenses $2,280
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,720
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,060
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,060

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $53,590 $53,590
Off-campus without family $50,730 $50,730
Off-campus with family $41,010 $41,010

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

93%

State Grant Aid

75%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

37%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $2,629
State Grant Aid $3,400
Institution Grant Aid $27,000
Pell Grant Aid $4,635

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$35k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Field Hockey
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

8

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

9

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

10

History

BA

MA

DOC

11

History

BA

MA

DOC

12

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

13

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

14

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

15

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

16

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

17

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

18

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

19

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

20

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

21

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC