Overview
Enrollment
| 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 3,388 prospective students applied, and 2,544 were granted admission. Of those admitted 398 enrolled in the school. 1,449 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 14 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $37,500 plus fees of $960. BC is ranked 593 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
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
Rankings
Rankings for Bridgewater College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#593 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#392 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#20 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#9 in Best Private Colleges in Virginia
#66 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1065/1250 |
| ACT | 22/28 |
| GPA | 3.61 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 |
| Other Fees | $960 |
| Room and Board | $13,360 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,280 |
| Total One Year Cost | $55,250 |
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.
Current students may use the Bridgewater College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.