Bridgewater College Admission
Acceptance Rate
90.36%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
13.73%
Freshmen Enrollment
422
SAT Scores
1,120
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,402 students have applied and 3,074 students have allowed to admit to Bridgewater College (Acceptance rate: 90.36%). BC's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 13.73 % where 422 students have finally enrolled out of 3,074 admitted students.
BC acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.
BC enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.
How to Apply to Bridgewater College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply BC. BC offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at BC and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Bridgewater College is 1,120 and the average ACT score is 24. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater College | 1,120 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia | 1,095 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Bridgewater College, 102 students submitted SAT scores (24% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,120 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 570 | 630 |
| Mathematics | 500 | 550 | 600 |
| Total | 1,020 | 1,120 | 1,230 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Bridgewater College, 12 students submitted ACT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 22 | 24 | 28 |
| English | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 23 | 27 |
BC Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Bridgewater College. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and Secondary school record.
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), Personal statement or essay and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |