Colleges Near Bridgewater

Colleges and universities near me in the Bridgewater, Virginia area

There 62 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 390,246 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Virginia with a population of 5,644, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Bridgewater. Driving time to these schools from Bridgewater should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Washington and Lee University in Lexington which is ranked #30 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Liberty University enrolling 96,709 students. In terms of affordability, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College in Martinsburg offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $408 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Bridgewater.


62 results

Bridgewater College
B
Bridgewater, VA

Bridgewater College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,421enrollment
  • $19,332net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

1 miles from Bridgewater

James Madison University
J
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 22,224enrollment
  • $18,274net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.57Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

6 miles from Bridgewater

Blue Ridge Community College
B
Weyers Cave, VA
 

Blue Ridge Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,562enrollment
  • $9,828net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

8 miles from Bridgewater

Eastern Mennonite University
E
Harrisonburg, VA

Eastern Mennonite University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,334enrollment
  • $23,783net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1590SAT range
  • 25-34ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

8 miles from Bridgewater

Mary Baldwin College
M
Staunton, VA

Mary Baldwin College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,957enrollment
  • $18,746net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 940-1120SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

17 miles from Bridgewater

University of Virginia Main Campus
V
Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in America

  • 26,082enrollment
  • $19,469net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1400-1540SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

35 miles from Bridgewater

Piedmont Virginia Community College
P
Charlottesville, VA
 

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,022enrollment
  • $6,315net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Bridgewater

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
E
Moorefield, WV
 

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 376enrollment
  • $6,734net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Bridgewater

Southern Virginia University
S
Buena Vista, VA

Southern Virginia University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,053enrollment
  • $23,274net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 900-1250SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

49 miles from Bridgewater

Washington and Lee University
W
Lexington, VA

Washington and Lee University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#1 Best Value in Virginia

  • 2,243enrollment
  • $24,733net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1533SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.87Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

49 miles from Bridgewater

Virginia Military Institute
V
Lexington, VA

Virginia Military Institute

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 1,512enrollment
  • $18,129net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1105-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

52 miles from Bridgewater

Lord Fairfax Community College
L
Middletown, VA

Lord Fairfax Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,720enrollment
  • $6,499net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 27

58 miles from Bridgewater

Sweet Briar College
S
Sweet Briar, VA
 

Sweet Briar College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

 

  • 460enrollment
  • $28,408net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1360SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

58 miles from Bridgewater

Davis & Elkins College
D
Elkins, WV
 

Davis & Elkins College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 650enrollment
  • $20,126net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 880-1125SAT range
  • 1-14ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

60 miles from Bridgewater

Dabney S Lancaster Community College
D
Clifton Forge, VA
 

Dabney S Lancaster Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 946enrollment
  • $6,503net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

63 miles from Bridgewater

Germanna Community College
G
Locust Grove, VA

Germanna Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,688enrollment
  • $6,535net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Bridgewater

Randolph College
R
Lynchburg, VA
 

Randolph College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 553enrollment
  • $22,886net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

67 miles from Bridgewater

University of Lynchburg
L
Lynchburg, VA

University of Lynchburg

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 2,394enrollment
  • $23,256net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

70 miles from Bridgewater

FAQ's

The closest community college is Blue Ridge Community College and is 7.7 miles from Bridgewater. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Blue Ridge Community College are $5,364 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Blue Ridge Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.