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Bridgewater College

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Bridgewater, Virginia 22812-1599

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Small & IntimateSuburbanPrivateBusiness Focus

Known for business — close-knit campus

Bridgewater College is a private institution in Bridgewater with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1225, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,453 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,173.

Established
1880
Motto
College of Character, Community of Excellence
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

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91%Acceptance
1225SAT Avg
1,388Students
12:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$53,453Earnings 10yr
$20,173Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Bridgewater College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1225

Reading & WritingMid: 583
530660
MathMid: 575
540715

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2829

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

90.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1225

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$41,350
Room & Board$14,370
Books & Supplies$905
Total Cost of Attendance$56,195
Average Net Price$20,173
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,410
$30–48K$19,132
$48–75K$21,102
$75–110K$21,317
$110K+$21,465

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,173

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

35.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (35)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,388
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Black 12%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.4%
Freshman Retention77.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,620
8 Years$50,239
10 Years$53,453

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,900
Men
$51,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#5

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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