Bridgewater College

Bridgewater, VA

Bridgewater College

Bridgewater, VA

Explore Bridgewater College's Featured Profiles:

Undergrad Science & Engineering Education

Tuition & Fees

$44,770

not including housing and food

More Financial Details

undergraduateRatios

48%

male

52%

female

13

students

1

faculty

More Student Details

Not Selective

90%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,074
Declined 328
Total Received 3,402
More Admissions Details

Private

1,385

undergraduate students

36

graduate students

More Student Details

People Who Liked This School Also Liked…

Name Location
Marymount University Arlington, VA
Randolph College Lynchburg, VA
Hollins University Roanoke, VA
The University of Tampa Tampa, FL
High Point University High Point, NC
The University of Chicago Chicago, IL
Washington State University Pullman, WA
Washington College Chestertown, MD
Stevenson University Stevenson, MD
Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD
See All School Suggestions for You
X
Personalize your experience on CollegeXpress.

With this information, we'll display content relevant to your interests. By subscribing, you agree to receive CollegeXpress emails and to make your information available to colleges, scholarship programs, and other companies that have relevant/related offers.

Bridgewater CollegeLogo Bridgewater CollegeLogo

Location

School Facts

Founded in 1880, Bridgewater College is a private four-year liberal arts college that is known for its strong academic programs, its commitment to service, and its beautiful campus. It is located on a 300-acre campus in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, nearby to Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, Washington, D.C., and Richmond.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,421
Established in 1880
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Church of the Brethren

Social Networks

300-acre campus in Bridgewater (population: 6,062); 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).

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Bridgewater College
402 East College Street
Bridgewater, VA
22812-1599

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
81%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
87%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
14%
Top 1/4
40%
Top 1/2
74%
Bottom 1/2
26%
Bottom 1/4
5%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
630
25th
520
75th
600
25th
500
75th
26
25th
22
75th
27
25th
16
75th
28
25th
22

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) May 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Optional

Not Selective

90%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,074
Declined 328
Total Received 3,402

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Other

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tutors

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$29,602

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $41,350
Housing & Food $14,370
Additional fees $3,420
Books & supplies $905
Total $60,045
Average Financial Aid - $29,602
Total with Avg. Aid $30,443

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,880,656
State $3,604,400
Institutional $36,546,571
Other external $426,498
Total $43,458,125

Non-need-based

Federal
State $631,500
Institutional $6,648,280
Other external $154,611
Total $7,434,391

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

Financial Facts

Net Price Calculator Visit calculator

Financial Aid Office


P: 540 828-5485
F: 540 828-5671
finaid@bridgewater.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading, equestrian sports

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, equestrian sports

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling, Brazilian jujitsu, Bushido, corn hole, disc golf, dodgeball, equestrian sports, flag football, fly fishing, foosball, Frisbee golf, golf, horseshoes, kickball, in-step dance, miniature golf, racquetball, rugby, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, (indoor/outdoor), softball, spikeball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand), wrestling

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Old Dominion Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Chemistry, Other yes
Computer Science yes
Digital Arts yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
History, Other yes
Human Nutrition yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music History, Literature, and Theory yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other yes
Physics, General yes
Physics, Other yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Health/exercise Science
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,421

total students

73%

in-state

27%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

97%

1,385
students

Female
52%
719

Male
48%
666

3%

36
students

Female
72%
26

Male
28%
10

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

100%

1,380
students

Female
52%
716

Male
48%
664

0%

5
students

Female
60%
3

Male
40%
2

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
11%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
66%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.20
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

33

semester hours

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 14
Countries most often represented Ethiopia
Honduras
Mexico
Nigeria
Palestine
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress