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Bridgewater College
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  • 4 Year
  • BRIDGEWATER, VA

Bridgewater College

    Report Card

    grade C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade C+
    2. Value
      grade B minus
    3. Diversity
      grade A minus
    4. Campus
      grade C minus
    5. Athletics
      grade B minus
    6. Party Scene
      grade C minus
    7. Professors
      grade B minus
    8. Location
      grade B
    9. Dorms
      grade C minus
    10. Campus Food
      grade C minus
    11. Student Life
      grade C
    12. Safety
      grade B

    About

    402 E COLLEGE ST
    BRIDGEWATER, VA 22812
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Old Dominion Athletic Conference

    From Bridgewater College

    Located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Bridgewater College has a total enrollment of nearly 1,500 students and offers more than 60 majors and minors, along with several master’s degree programs.

    At Bridgewater, you can get a private college experience at a public college price. Here, you can focus on what really matters—discovering all the connections to great faculty mentors, inspiring classmates and life-changing experiences that prepare you for a career. These incredible opportunities are waiting for you at Bridgewater.

    From new programs like varsity esports and the Screamin’ Eagles Marching Band to new degree programs in engineering and financial planning, BC continues to evolve as the world around us does. You’ll learn and live in a place that will grow along with you, meeting your needs along the way.

    With over 60 clubs and organizations, everyone has an opportunity to get involved, and a third of our students participate in NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    76%
    SAT Range
    980-1170
    ACT Range
    17-27
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $20,318 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $31,643 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Scholarship

    Academics

    Professors
    grade B minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    New Major Alert! Engineering

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    BC’s bachelor of science in engineering prepares students for a challenging and rewarding career in mechanical engineering, robotics, aerospace, electrical systems and technology, and manufacturing.

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,539 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    13
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    37%
    Varsity Athletes
    28%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    87%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $42,500 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    63%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    96%
    National
    83%

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