Bridgewater Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 91.72%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1180. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $16,090
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Bridgewater:
- Total Enrollment: 1,448, including 15 online students
- 1,407 Undergraduate, 41 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 52.3% men, 47.7% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 53%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 75%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 36 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 2 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 4 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
Bridgewater Overview
Bridgewater College (Bridgewater) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Bridgewater, VA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The Bridgewater's tuition & fees is $16,090 for the academic year 2024-2025. 100% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $40,408.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,448 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
Bridgewater's acceptance rate is 91.72% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 10.13%. The median SAT score is 1180.
Bridgewater ranked 119th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 12nd in Virginia Colleges rankings. Bridgewater College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Bridgewater College is $16,090. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $19,900.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,261 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $20,292.
| Undergraduate | $16,090 |
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| Graduate | $19,900 |
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| Undergraduate | $6,261 |
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| Graduate | $20,292 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Bridgewater College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Bridgewater
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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