Bridgewater,
VA
About BC
At Bridgewater, we believe that the greatest possibilities in life are realized in what we build together. So we’ve designed your experience here as an ever-growing network of connections to big ideas, great mentors, inspiring classmates and professional experiences. In and out of the classroom, we’re continually creating new ways to learn from and with one another.
And because we’re all working together—from our student-artists to our student-athletes—you’ll learn and grow in ways you never thought possible. And you’ll graduate prepared to lead and build community wherever you go in life.
Bridgewater College is a private, religious college in the town of Bridgewater, Virginia. BC was founded in 1880. The college currently enrolls around 3,050 students a year, including 1,427 undergraduate students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Bridgewater College
It is moderately difficult to get into BC. Around 75% of applicants get into BC each year. In 2022, 2,544 out of 3,388 total applicants were accepted.
| Bridgewater College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 75% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 92% |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 92% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 17% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Bridgewater College is locatedin Bridgewater, Virginia,.
If you would like to see BC for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 81 to Bridgewater, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Shenandoah Valley Regional.
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College Info
BC Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
May 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to BC is May 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to BC is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
BC SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1070 - 1250
Math SAT Range
520 - 630
Reading SAT Range
545 - 620
BC Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$54,780
In State$54,780
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at BC is like? There are approximately 3,050 students enrolled at BC, including 1,427 undergraduate students and 1,623 graduate students. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 77% percent are from VA and 23% percent of students are from other states.
99%
Full Time1%
Part Time77%
In State23%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
3,050
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
75%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$39,800
Out-of-State
$39,800
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
May 1
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