Bridgewater College

Bridgewater, VA

Overview

Close-knit liberal arts college in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley shaped by Church of the Brethren service and peace traditions.

Identity

Academics

Culture

Outcomes

Identity

The surrounding area offers stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views and outdoor recreation, yet Bridgewater itself is a quiet town of about 6,000, with Harrisonburg's shops and restaurants a short drive away. Students who thrive here prefer collaborative learning and community engagement over urban excitement or large lecture halls. Tradeoffs include chilly, snowy winters that keep you indoors more and a higher tuition at $38,800 without in-state discounts, though the rural cost of living stays low.

1,407

Undergrads

41

Grad Students

91.7%

Acceptance

66.0%

Grad Rate

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Generations Park in Bridgewater, Virginia operates an ice skating rink during the winter and a farmers' market, movies, and concerts during the spring, summer and fall.

Academics

13.0 : 1

Student-Faculty Ratio

75.0%

Retention Rate (Full-Time)

66.0%

6-Year Graduation Rate

60.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

1,407

Undergraduate Enrollment

41

Graduate Enrollment

Admissions

91.7%

Acceptance Rate

3.40

Average GPA

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Test Policy

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Test Score Range

SAT Math

470–680

SAT Reading

550–680

ACT Composite

22–27

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GPA

School avg: 3.40

0.00 – 4.00 scale

SAT

School range: 1020–1360

400 – 1600 (total)

ACT

School range: 22–27

1 – 36 (composite)

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Financial Aid & Costs

Estimated Annual Cost

$54,800

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)

Cost Breakdown

Tuition

$38,800

Room & Board

$14,850

Books & Supplies

$1,150

Financial Aid

100%

Receiving Aid

32%

Pell Grant Recipients

$47,288

Avg Grant (recipients)

$7,496

Avg Federal Loan

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Campus Life

Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

1,538 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics

Old Dominion Athletic Conf.

Quick Facts

Type

Private

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,407

Acceptance Rate

92%

Graduation Rate

66%

Tuition & Room/Board

$53,650

Affiliation

Baptist

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bridgewater.edu

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Bridgewater, VA 22812-1599

Suburb: Small

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