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About Bridgewater College

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Bridgewater College is a private liberal arts college in Bridgewater, VA, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and arts and sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 90%, Bridgewater College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 422 students each year. Bridgewater College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1020–1200, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Bridgewater College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $34,903 per year; the sticker price of $55,250 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Bridgewater College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

90%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1110
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.00 – 4.00 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1020 – 1200 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Bridgewater College

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Application Strategy
Bridgewater is a small residential college of about 1,800 students in the Shenandoah Valley, so mention specific programs, clubs, or campus traditions by name to show you understand the community you are joining. Generic enthusiasm will not stand out the way specific details will.
Test Score Strategy
Since Bridgewater is test optional and your score is below their 75th percentile, skip submitting it and let your GPA, activities, and recommendations carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Bridgewater College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$55k/yr$13.3k
30k-48k~$55k/yr$12.5k
48k-75k~$55k/yr$15.0k
75k-110k~$55k/yr$20.6k
110k+~$55k/yr$21.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

49%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$46k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,411
Undergrad Enrollment
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