Bridgewater College

Bridgewater, VA • private • III

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Suburban (Small)

Student Population

Undergrad: 1,446 • Total: 1,501

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Bridgewater, VA
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Website

www.bridgewater.edu

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 737 (51.0%) • Female: 709 (49.0%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

90.8%

3,618 admitted from 3,984 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 530-660
Math: 540-715
Total: 1070-1375

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

28-29

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/15/2025
Rolling:	Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

49.4%

4-Year Graduation Rate

42.9%

Freshman Retention Rate

77.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$19,425

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $15,000

Room & Board

$1,005

Books & Supplies

$3,420

Students Receiving Pell Grants

30%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Men's Sports (9)

Baseball Basketball Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (10)

Basketball Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

2.8 GPA

In-State Awards

$500-$6,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$500-$6,000/yr

8 automatic scholarships (14 total)

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Common questions about Bridgewater College

What is Bridgewater College's acceptance rate?

Bridgewater College accepts 91% of applicants, from 3,984 applications.

How much does Bridgewater College cost?

Tuition and fees are $15,000.

What ACT score do you need for Bridgewater College?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 28 and 29 on the ACT.

What is Bridgewater College's graduation rate?

49% of students graduate within six years.