Bridgewater College

Overview

Bridgewater College, founded in 1880 and affiliated with the Church of the Brethren, is a private liberal arts college located in Bridgewater, Virginia. Set in the Shenandoah Valley, it is approximately two hours from Washington, D.C., and offers a picturesque campus known for its historic Georgian architecture. Bridgewater provides a variety of undergraduate degree programs, with strong emphasis on liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies. Known for a moderately selective admissions process, the institution has a diverse range of academic offerings with popular majors that include business administration, health sciences, and psychology. On-campus housing is available, with a variety of living options to accommodate the majority of its student body. Although Bridgewater College is not primarily recognized for its athletic programs, it does offer a range of sports and competes in NCAA Division III as the Eagles.

In the most recent statistical year 3,402 prospective students applied, and 3,074 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 422 enrolled in the school.  1,413 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $38,800 plus fees of $1,000. BC is ranked 676 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.