Applying to Bridgewater

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
90.81%	1,210

Bridgewater College's acceptance rate is 90.81% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 3,984 students applied and 3,618 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Bridgewater.

Bridgewater's acceptance rate places 32nd out of 46 Virginia colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,210 and the ACT score is 29 at Bridgewater. Bridgewater's SAT score ranks 13rd out of 34 Virginia colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Bridgewater, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Bridgewater College is 90.81% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.86%. 2,072 men and 1,904 women applied to Bridgewater and 1,862 men and 1,748 women students were accepted.

8 applicants who has another gender applied and 8 were accepted.

Among them, 233 men and 190 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Bridgewater.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Bridgewater
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	3,984	2,072	1,904	8	0
Admitted	3,618	1,862	1,748	8	0
Enrolled	429	233	190	6	0
Acceptance Rate	90.81%	89.86%	91.81%	100.00%	-
Yield	11.86%	12.51%	10.87%	75.00%	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Bridgewater College 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 43 students (10% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 5 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Bridgewater.

The median SAT score is 1,210 with 600 SAT EBRW and 610 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25^th percentile is 530. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 715 and 25^th percentile is 540 .

The median ACT composite score is 29 with 75^th percentile score of 29 and 25^th percentile score of 28 at Bridgewater. The median ACT math score is 27 and the ACT English score is 28.

The SAT and ACT scores at Bridgewater College are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,283, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Bridgewater
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1070	1210	1375
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	530	600	660
SAT Math	540	610	715
ACT Composite	28	29	29
ACT Math	24	27	28
ACT English	27	28	29

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Bridgewater College 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA and High School Record (or Transcript) to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Bridgewater. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Bridgewater College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Bridgewater Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Considered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Bridgewater.

Admission Information for Applying to Bridgewater
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	https://www.bridgewater.edu/admissions-aid/
Online Application	https://www.bridgewater.edu/admissions-aid/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Not Offered
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor, Master

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