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The nearest major airport is Washington Dulles (IAD), about 91 miles away.

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Bridgewater College Campus Tours & Visits — Bridgewater, VA

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

91%

Acceptance

1225

SAT Avg

1,388

Undergrads

12:1

Student : Faculty

49%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$53,453

Earnings 10yr

$20,173

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#5

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

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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.

Typical Application Requirements

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School Report + Counselor Recommendation

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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Bridgewater College Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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Interview (recommended)Optional

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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

35.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-7.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Programs (35)

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.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

77%

Mixed

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%

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).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from VA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Washingtonpop. 690K

110 mi(191 min)

Baltimorepop. 570K

142 mi(246 min)

Pittsburghpop. 300K

153 mi(265 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

IADWashington Dulles91 mi

RICRichmond108 mi

BWIBaltimore-Washington136 mi

Distance to Cities

Richmond, VA102 mi

~2h 57m drive

Washington, DC110 mi

~3h 11m drive

Baltimore, MD142 mi

~4h 6m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby hotels

$100-180/night

< 5 mi

Bridgewater College

Rankings

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Schools Like This

Divine Mercy University

Virginia University of Integrative Medicine

Mary Baldwin University

Randolph-Macon College

Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (35)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

Visit Planning

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