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Bridgewater College, BC, is a private, four-year, co-educational college in Bridgewater, Virginia that was established in 1880. It was Virginia's first co-educational college. BC, which has a sprawling campus of 190 acres, offers undergraduate programs in subjects like art, science, business, and humanities. Pre-professional programs in dentistry, law, medicine, pharmacy, engineering, and other fields of study are also available.
Bridgewater College participates in the NCAA Division III and is affiliated with the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Students participate in sports like baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, riding, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. The nickname for BC athletics teams is the Eagles. The college also has more than seven Greek clubs and students can choose from more than seventy organizations including Flawless Hip-Hop Dance Team, the Mass Communications Organization, the Forensics Union, the Association for Computing Machinery, the Civil War Club, and the Multicultural Leadership Program.
Bridgewater is located in a small suburb, in Bridgewater, VA. The school is officially a Church of Brethren school. Bridgewater is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Bachelor's degree.
One of the good things about Bridgewater is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study music, science, media, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The admissions department at Bridgewater does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 450 to 560 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 570 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 1,541 students (1,534 full-time equivalent).
Bridgewater has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Bridgewater does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Old Dominion Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Bridgewater College
402 E College St
Bridgewater, VA 22812-1599
General Phone: (540) 828-8000
http://www.bridgewater.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 58 | business management, MIS |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 52 | exercise science, health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Liberal Arts | 36 | sociology, history courses, English, Spanish language, international relations, liberal arts and sciences, economics, French language, ... |
| Science | 36 | biology, physics, physics courses, physical sciences, chemistry |
| Media | 28 | mass communication |
| Education And Teaching | 26 | elementary school teaching, English teaching, special ed, Spanish teaching, family/home economics teaching, social science teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 20 | family and consumer science, food and nutrition |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | psychology |
| Music | 6 | music history and theory |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 1 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Bridgewater in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 301 | 40 |
In 2007, Bridgewater had a total enrollment of 1,541 students (1,534 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 81% |
| Maryland | 10% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Florida | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
Bridgewater offers campus housing for 1,337 of its 1,534 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bridgewater, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,537 | 1,290 | 84% | 446 | 35% |
| Men | 702 | 557 | 79% | 187 | 34% |
| Women | 835 | 733 | 88% | 259 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,490 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,490 |
| Room and board | $ 9,310 |
| Room charge | $ 4,705 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,605 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,670 |
Financial Aid:
Bridgewater participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 370400)
Bridgewater has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 33 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 20 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $65,586 | 6 | $60,668 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $56,216 | 7 | $52,973 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $49,558 | 16 | $47,826 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $38,799 | 6 | $37,770 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $55,468 | 35 | $49,333 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Track | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
History, Other
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
Physics, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bridgewater Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Church of Brethren affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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