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Bridgewater College

Bridgewater, Virginia

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Overview

Enrollment

1,421
Bridgewater College overview
Location Bridgewater, Virginia
Online bridgewater.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small Suburban
Religious Affiliation Church of Brethren
Bridgewater College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Bridgewater College occupies a 300-acre campus in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, situated approximately 15 miles south of Harrisonburg and two hours from Washington, D.C. Founded in 1880 by the Church of the Brethren, this private liberal arts institution maintains historic brick buildings alongside modern academic facilities in a small-town setting. The college offers undergraduate programs across more than 60 majors and minors, with notable strengths in business administration, biology, and education. Bridgewater operates as a primarily residential college where most students live on campus in traditional dormitories or apartment-style housing. The college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Eagles, participating in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

BC is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Average
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SAT 1020/1230
ACT 22/28
GPA 3.61

Applications Accepted

90.4% 
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Applications Due May 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$38,800
Costs for Bridgewater College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,150
Other Fees$1,000
Room and Board $13,830
Budget for Other Expenses$2,280
Total One Year Cost$57,060

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

59% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Bridgewater College students
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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Last updated February 24, 2024