Bridgewater College, VA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Church of Brethren
Main Campus
Bridgewater College Rankings
Affordability60
Selectivity22
Retention20
Graduation32
Earnings30
Diversity51
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Bridgewater College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing25%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs2%
History5%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities7%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies9%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology5%
Social Sciences11%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Bridgewater College
66%
Admission Rate
530
Median SAT Math
545
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)490–570
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–600
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Bridgewater College
$35K
In-State Tuition
$35K
Out-of-State Tuition
$49K
Average Total Cost
$20K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $23K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Bridgewater College
72%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
75%
Repayment Rate
$275
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 29% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 74% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 75% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 81% | 50% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 86% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Bridgewater College
68%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
6%
Withdrawal Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 58% | 43% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 63% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 60% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 67% | 60% | 53% |
| Black | 44% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 68% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 42% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 52% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 71% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 26% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 67% | 47% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Bridgewater College
96%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$44K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $44K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $53K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $42K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Bridgewater College
1,830
Undergraduates
94%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
18
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 16% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 65% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 6% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 10% | 40% | 43% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Bridgewater College, VA
James Madison University
7 miles, NE
Blue Ridge Community College
7 miles, S
Eastern Mennonite University
8 miles, NE
Mary Baldwin University
16 miles, S