Bridgewater College
Liberal arts college · Bridgewater, VA · 1,400 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
92%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1020–1360
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$21,083
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$33,270
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
52%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Bridgewater College?
Bridgewater College accepts about 92 of every 100 applicants (92%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1020 and 1360 on the SAT. A score at or above 1360 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1020, your scores are below most.
The latest federal data says Bridgewater College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Bridgewater College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Bridgewater College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $33,270 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $21,083 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $17,523 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$17,523
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$17,523
- Room & board$15,296
- Total cost of attendance$33,270
- Average net price after grants$21,083
Popular majors
Business, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Biology, Visual & Performing Arts, Liberal Arts & General Studies.
Bridgewater College FAQ
- What is Bridgewater College's acceptance rate?
- 92% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Bridgewater College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1020–1360. Aim for 1360 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- Is Bridgewater College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Bridgewater College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Bridgewater College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Bridgewater College cost?
- About $33,270 a year before aid; $21,083 on average after grants.
- What is Bridgewater College's FAFSA school code?
- 003704. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Bridgewater College receives your information.
- What is Bridgewater College's graduation rate?
- 52% of students finish within six years.
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