Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Bridgewater College
Bridgewater College is a private liberal-arts college in Bridgewater, Virginia. Established in 1880, Bridgewater College admitted both men and women from the time of its founding and was the first four-year liberal arts college in Virginia to do so. Approximately 1,800 students are enrolled.
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92%
Acceptance
$17,800
Net price
1,400
Enrollment
53%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
92%
Acceptance rate
1,180
SAT average
25
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$17,800
Average net price
$16,090
In-state tuition
$16,090
Out-of-state tuition
$14,850
Room & board
$1,005
Books & supplies
$58,702
Total cost of attendance
30%
Students receiving Pell grants
60%
Students with federal loans
$26,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$53,453
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$45,620
Median earnings (6 yrs)
53%
Graduation rate
75%
Retention rate
84%
Earn more than a HS grad
$8,750
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,400
Total enrollment
0%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
32%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Bridgewater College FAQ
Is Bridgewater College a public or private school?
Bridgewater College is a private nonprofit institution located in Bridgewater, VA.
What is the acceptance rate at Bridgewater College?
Bridgewater College has an acceptance rate of 92%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Bridgewater College cost?
The average annual net price at Bridgewater College is $17,800 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $16,090.
What is the graduation rate at Bridgewater College?
About 53% of students at Bridgewater College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Bridgewater College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Bridgewater College students earn a median of $53,453 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Bridgewater College?
Admitted students at Bridgewater College have an average SAT score of 1,180 and an ACT midpoint of 25. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Bridgewater College?
Bridgewater College enrolls about 1,400 students.
Campus
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