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 |
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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 6,279 prospective students applied, and 4,225 were granted admission. Of those admitted 487 enrolled in the school. 1,850 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 7 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $35,700 plus fees of $900. BC is ranked 722 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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BC is rated within the lower 43% 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 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#722 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#480 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#14 in Best Private Colleges in Virginia
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#64 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1180 |
| ACT | 18/25 |
| GPA | 3.5 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 |
| Other Fees | $900 |
| Room and Board | $12,970 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,280 |
| Total One Year Cost | $53,000 |
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% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=231581 IPEDS survey data for Bridgewater College.
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