Bridgewater, VA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 91 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 24 percentage points since 2019, from 67% to 91% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,279 | 4,225 | 487 | 67% |
| 2020 | 3,684 | 2,805 | 420 | 76% |
| 2021 | 3,388 | 2,544 | 398 | 75% |
| 2022 | 3,402 | 3,074 | 422 | 90% |
| 2023 | 3,984 | 3,618 | 429 | 91% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,748 of 1,904 women and 1,862 of 2,072 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Bridgewater College has an acceptance rate of 91% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,618 of 3,984 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 91 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
3,984 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 429 enrolled.
No. Bridgewater College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 24 percentage points since 2019, from 67% to 91% — it has become less selective.