Overview
Student Population
| Location | Bridgewater, Virginia |
| Online | bridgewater.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Bridgewater, Virginia, Bridgewater College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Church of Brethren faith. In the most recent statistical year 3,684 prospective students applied, and 2,805 were granted admission. Of those admitted 420 enrolled in the school. 1,580 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 17 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $36,800 plus fees of $920. BC is ranked 562 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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BC is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Bridgewater College within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#562 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#361 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#10 in Best Private Colleges in Virginia
#66 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1170 |
| ACT | 17/27 |
| Weighted GPA | 3.56 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 |
| Other Fees | $920 |
| Room and Board | $13,360 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,280 |
| Total One Year Cost | $54,510 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 17% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 13% |
| Biology | 9% |
| Work and Family Studies | 8% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=231581 IPEDS survey data for Bridgewater College.
Current students may use the Bridgewater College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.