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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
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

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1225

Reading & WritingMid: 583
530660
MathMid: 575
540715

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2829

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

90.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1225

Yield Rate

35.0%

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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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

35.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (35)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

77%

Negative
  • •77% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

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
10 Years$53,453

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#5
↑1
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • •History Bridgewater College was established in 1880 as "Spring Creek Normal and Collegiate Institute" by Daniel Christian Flory.
  • •Bridgewater conferred its first Bachelor of Arts degree on June 1, 1891.

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)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

IAD Washington Dulles91 mi
RIC Richmond108 mi
BWI Baltimore-Washington136 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA499 mi · ~14h 25m drive
New York, NY310 mi · ~8h 57m drive
Hartford, CT407 mi · ~11h 45m drive
Providence, RI465 mi · ~13h 26m drive
Albany, NY403 mi · ~11h 39m drive
Syracuse, NY355 mi · ~10h 15m drive
Rochester, NY338 mi · ~9h 46m drive
Buffalo, NY312 mi · ~9h 1m drive
Philadelphia, PA231 mi · ~6h 40m drive
Pittsburgh, PA153 mi · ~4h 25m drive
Harrisburg, PA172 mi · ~4h 58m drive
Newark, NJ303 mi · ~8h 45m drive
Washington, DC110 mi · ~3h 11m drive
Baltimore, MD142 mi · ~4h 6m drive
Atlanta, GA440 mi · ~12h 43m drive
Charlotte, NC241 mi · ~6h 58m drive
Raleigh, NC180 mi · ~5h 12m drive
Miami, FL875 mi · ~25h 17m drive
Orlando, FL694 mi · ~20h 3m drive
Tampa, FL748 mi · ~21h 37m drive
Nashville, TN456 mi · ~13h 10m drive
New Orleans, LA860 mi · ~24h 51m drive
Richmond, VA102 mi · ~2h 57m drive
Chicago, IL517 mi · ~14h 56m drive
Detroit, MI347 mi · ~10h 1m drive
Minneapolis, MN865 mi · ~24h 59m drive
St. Louis, MO607 mi · ~17h 32m drive
Kansas City, MO842 mi · ~24h 19m drive
Indianapolis, IN397 mi · ~11h 28m drive
Columbus, OH242 mi · ~6h 59m drive
Cleveland, OH259 mi · ~7h 29m drive
Milwaukee, WI568 mi · ~16h 25m drive
Dallas, TX1072 mi · ~30h 58m drive
Houston, TX1109 mi · ~32h 2m drive
Austin, TX1206 mi · ~34h 50m drive
San Antonio, TX1275 mi · ~36h 50m drive
Los Angeles, CA2193 mi · ~63h 21m drive
San Francisco, CA2341 mi · ~67h 38m drive
San Diego, CA2167 mi · ~62h 36m drive
Seattle, WA2250 mi · ~65h drive
Portland, OR2270 mi · ~65h 35m drive
Denver, CO1394 mi · ~40h 16m drive
Phoenix, AZ1873 mi · ~54h 7m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1751 mi · ~50h 35m drive
Honolulu, HI4734 mi · ~136h 46m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Washington Dulles (IAD)91 miles
Rental car
137 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
182 min$109-182
Richmond (RIC)108 miles
Rental car
162 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
216 min$130-216

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