Bridgewater, VA
52%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,949 |
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| Declined | + 3,537 |
| Total Received | 7,486 |
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| SAT | 5069 |
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| ACT | 4342 |
Bridgewater College, founded in 1880, is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Church of the Brethren. Its 300-acre campus is located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, nearby to Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, Washington, DC, and Richmond.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 1,882 |
| Established in | 1880 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Church of the Brethren |
| Accredited by |
• CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
300-acre campus in Bridgewater (population: 6,048); 11 miles from Harrisonburg, 110 miles from Roanoke, 125 miles from Richmond and Washington, DC. Major airports serve Washington, DC; smaller airport and train serve Staunton (20 miles).
Bridgewater College
402 East College Street
Bridgewater, VA 22812-1599
| Application fee | |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | May 1 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Required |
52%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,949 |
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| Declined | + 3,537 |
| Total Received | 7,486 |
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Geographical residence
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Essay
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
Jarret L. Smith
Director of Admissions
P: 800 759-8328
F: 540 828-5481
admissions@bridgewater.edu
| Tuition | $33,000 |
| Room & board | $12,440 |
| Additional fees | $820 |
| Books & supplies | $1,150 |
| Total | $47,410 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $29,897 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $17,513 |
85%
$29,897
Need-based
| Federal | $2,592,415 |
| State | $3,408,000 |
| Institutional | $27,077,276 |
| Other external | $313,797 |
| Total | $33,391,488 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | $745,600 |
| Institutional | $12,978,912 |
| Other external | $193,997 |
| Total | $13,918,509 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
76%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.20 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Required of Some |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Recommended of All |
Minimum transfers must complete
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 14 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Australia Haiti Mexico Palestine Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Abby Blair
540 828-5366
internationaladmissions@bridgewater.edu
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