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Bridgewater, founded in 1880, is a liberal arts college affiliated with the Church of the Brethren. Its 190-acre campus is located in Bridgewater, 20 miles from Staunton.

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Private
studentType
Coed
1,400
Undergraduates
768
Men - 54.8%
621
Women - 44.3%
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
90% of 4,497 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.54 (based on weighted GPAs)
SAT Math
560 average
503-583 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
568 average
495-643 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Cost of Attendance
$40,130
Tuition and Fees
$18,960
Average Percent of Need Met
82%
Average Freshman Award
$16,270
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$30,078
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
90
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
17%
10-19
30%
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Bridgewater Population
6,162
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
76% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Eagle
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.4%
Asian
1.2%
Black/African-American
10.9%
Hispanic/Latino
8.4%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
4.8%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
69.5%
Unknown
4.6%
International Students
3.1% from 22 countries
First-Year Students Returning
70.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
44.8%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
67%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
25.0%
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