Bridgewater College

Overview

Bridgewater College is a Comprehensive institution located in Bridgewater, VA.

Location & Contact

Address 402 East College Street
Bridgewater, VA  22812
United States

Contact Mr. Jarret L. Smith
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@bridgewater.edu
Phone: 540-828-5469
Fax: 540-828-5481

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management
Management Information Systems
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Writing
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences
Human Nutrition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French
Spanish
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
History Related
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Physical Education/fitness
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy And Religious Studies Related
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Chemistry Related
Physics
Physics Related
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Music History, Literature, And Theory

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,360

Applied

4,203

Accepted

1,839

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,049

Females Applied

2,696

Females Accepted

67%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,311

Males Applied

1,507

Males Accepted

65%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.49

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 3

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	548	490	600
SAT Math	535	490	570
ACT Composite	22	18	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

35,700

Fees

900

Full-time student fees

12,970

Room & board

Financial Aid

32,671

Avg. Financial Aid Package

35,504

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

26,416

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,114

Avg. Loan Aid

21,457

Avg. Grant Aid

29,398

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

85%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

26%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,839

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

25%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.89%
Black or African American	16.45%
White or Caucasian	64.75%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.33%
Asian	1.31%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.16%
Two or more races	5.46%
Other	3.01%

Gender

Male (44.48%)

Female (55.52%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	82%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Welcome Week and SpringFest Concert

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

More services
academic support, disability services, writing center

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Eagle Productions (program board), Physics Club, Active Minds and BC Allies

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
emergency alert system

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Wrestling	No		No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

169

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 116

Part-time - 53

Male - 85

Female - 84