Bridgewater College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3803 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1056 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #985 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #30 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #3589 of 4,586 | For Education Majors |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Church of Brethren
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 1,391
- Graduates
- 45
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.bridgewater.edu
Bridgewater College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Bridgewater College has an acceptance rate of 91% and is among the 37% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 90% | 92% |
| Applicants | 3,984 | 2,072 | 1,904 |
| Admissions | 3,618 | 1,862 | 1,748 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 429 | 233 | 190 |
60 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
17 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
43 or 10%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1070
or below
75% of them
had 1375
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bridgewater College are 1070-1375 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
5 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bridgewater College are 28-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 952 (66%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 169 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 114 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 73 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 55 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 48 (3%) |
| Asian | 19 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bridgewater College is $19,660 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,410 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,132 |
| $48-75K | $21,102 |
| $75-110K | $21,317 |
| $110K+ | $21,465 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,300 | $18,816 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,300 | $18,816 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,300 | $18,816 |
| Fee in-district | $1,050 | $700 |
| Fee in-state | $1,050 | $700 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,050 | $700 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,538 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,370 |
Bridgewater College majors
Bridgewater College has granted 328 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs and 26 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bridgewater College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 70 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 48 | |
| Psychology, General | 34 | 4 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 24 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 23 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 13 | |
| Digital Arts | 12 | |
| Computer Science | 11 | |
| History, Other | 11 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 8 | 3 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 9 | |
| Sociology, General | 9 | |
| Environmental Science | 8 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | |
| Biochemistry | 6 | |
| History, General | 6 | |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 6 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| Physics, Other | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Physics, General | 2 | |
| Economics, General | 1 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 328 | 26 |
Bridgewater College has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 40% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 39% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bridgewater College has published 662 scientific papers with 14,225 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Biology, Medicine, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 6 | 9 |
| 1993 | 5 | 7 |
| 1994 | 2 | 14 |
| 1995 | 7 | 12 |
| 1996 | 7 | 17 |
| 1997 | 6 | 19 |
| 1998 | 7 | 20 |
| 1999 | 6 | 33 |
| 2000 | 5 | 46 |
| 2001 | 5 | 47 |
| 2002 | 8 | 59 |
| 2003 | 3 | 75 |
| 2004 | 7 | 82 |
| 2005 | 7 | 103 |
| 2006 | 7 | 128 |
| 2007 | 18 | 157 |
| 2008 | 16 | 224 |
| 2009 | 17 | 223 |
| 2010 | 25 | 297 |
| 2011 | 18 | 337 |
| 2012 | 20 | 361 |
| 2013 | 21 | 438 |
| 2014 | 29 | 466 |
| 2015 | 21 | 508 |
| 2016 | 30 | 530 |
| 2017 | 37 | 694 |
| 2018 | 39 | 1008 |
| 2019 | 43 | 1316 |
| 2020 | 36 | 1468 |
| 2021 | 22 | 1441 |
| 2022 | 22 | 1324 |
| 2023 | 39 | 1257 |
| 2024 | 33 | 1264 |
Notable alumni
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G. Steven Agee
- Occupations
- judgepoliticianlawyer
- Biography
-
George Steven Agee is a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and a former justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
-
Pasco Bowman II
- Occupations
- judge
- Biography
-
Pasco Middleton Bowman II is an American attorney and jurist serving as a senior United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
-
Nathan H. Miller
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Nathan Huff Miller is an American lawyer and political figure from the Commonwealth of Virginia. A Republican, he served in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly. He is currently the managing partner of Harrisonburg law firm Miller, Earle & Shanks.
-
Jacob A. Garber
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Jacob Aaron Garber was a teacher and businessman who served in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly as well as in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican.
General info
| Alternative names | BC Bridgewater |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1880 |
| Motto | College of Character, Community of Excellence |
| Colors | crimson, vegas gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 315 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 402 E College St Bridgewater, Virginia, 22812-1599 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |
| Phone | 5408288000 |