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Bridgewater College

Bridgewater, VA · Private nonprofit · Small suburb · Website

Bridgewater College campus
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Admission rate
92%
Open
Average net price
$21,083
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings
$58,669
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Bridgewater College is a private nonprofit college in Bridgewater, VA with 1,400 undergraduates. It admits 92% of applicants, and admitted students average 1180 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,083 per year ($16,892 for families earning under $30,000). 52% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $58,669 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
92%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
3,984
Fall 2023
Admitted
3,618
Fall 2023
Yield
12%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing550–680
200800
SAT Math470–680
200800

What Bridgewater College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testConsidered

Cost

Cost of attendance
$33,270
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$17,523

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$16,892
  • $30–48k$17,458
  • $48–75k$18,037
  • $75–110k$21,880
  • $110k+$25,131

Get a personal estimate with Bridgewater College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
52%
Freshman retention
75%
Median earnings
$58,669
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$25,625
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,400
Student–faculty ratio
13:1
Receive Pell grants
34%
  • White66%
  • Hispanic8%
  • Black11%
  • Asian2%

Bridgewater College FAQ

What is Bridgewater College's acceptance rate?+

Bridgewater College admits 92% of applicants, which makes it open.

What SAT score do you need for Bridgewater College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 470–680 on SAT Math; the average total is 1180.

Is Bridgewater College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Bridgewater College?+

In Fall 2023, 3,984 students applied to Bridgewater College and 3,618 were admitted; 429 enrolled.

Does Bridgewater College consider legacy status?+

No. Bridgewater College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Bridgewater College require an essay?+

Bridgewater College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Bridgewater College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $33,270 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,083.

What is Bridgewater College's graduation rate?+

52% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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