At a glance
Average net price
$17,800
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
53.0%
Admission rate
92%
Undergrad size
1,400
In-state tuition
$16,090
Out-of-state tuition
$16,090
Cost of attendance
$58,702
Median earnings (10y)
$53,453
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,180
- ACT midpoint
- 25
- Retention
- 75.3%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (26%), stem (19%), trades & services (19%).
- STEM19%
- Business18%
- Humanities & arts26%
- Social sciences18%
- Trades & services19%
- Parks & recreation18.7%~262 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business17.6%~247 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~106 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~101 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences7.2%~101 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts6.1%~86 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology6.1%~86 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History5.0%~71 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~66 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science4.0%~55 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~50 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication3.6%~50 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.5%~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.8%~25 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
29 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 131 | $36,588 | $26,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 97 | $30,003 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 60 | $26,753 | $26,733 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 53 | $25,400 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 42 | $42,293 | $26,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 32 | $25,642 | $27,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 25 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 24 | $29,542 | $26,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 22 | $30,038 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | $26,000 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | $26,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 15 | $34,647 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | $26,500 |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 12 | $43,024 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Bridgewater College
Bridgewater College is a mid-sized institution located in Bridgewater, Virginia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,400 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Parks & recreation, Business, Visual & performing arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Bridgewater College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,800 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $16,090 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $58,702 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 53.0%, a above-average completion outcome. 75.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $53,453 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Bridgewater College confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Parks & recreation, Business, Visual & performing arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (26% of credentials), stem (19% of credentials), trades & services (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Bridgewater College accepts 92% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,180. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 25.
Location & campus
Set in Bridgewater, Virginia (suburb), Bridgewater College draws students from across Virginia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Bridgewater College
Q.How much does Bridgewater College cost?
The average net price at Bridgewater College is $17,800 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $58,702.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Bridgewater College?
Bridgewater College has a 6-year graduation rate of 53.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Bridgewater College?
Bridgewater College admits 92% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Bridgewater College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Bridgewater College graduate earns $53,453 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Bridgewater College?
Published tuition is $16,090 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Bridgewater College located?
Bridgewater College is located in Bridgewater, Virginia (ZIP 22812).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Bridgewater College at their official website.