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Bridgewater College
#18 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Bridgewater, VA
  • 386 reviews
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Bridgewater College Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
B-
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
66%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
78%
Part-Time Retention Rate
—
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$0
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    56%
  • 20-39
    42%
  • 40-99
    2%
  • 100+
    0%
Most Popular Majors
  • Business
    73 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    51 Graduates
  • Biology
    43 Graduates
  • Psychology
    31 Graduates
  • Communications
    25 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    22 Graduates
  • History
    13 Graduates
  • Environmental Science
    12 Graduates
  • Physics
    11 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    11 Graduates
94%
of students say they attend class.18 responses

About the Professors

Professors
C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Female Professors
48%
Male Professors
52%
Average Professor Salary
$78,036
Poll
33%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.18 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    3%
  • Asian American
    3%
  • Hispanic
    3%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    1%
  • Multiracial
    0%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    1%
  • Unknown
    0%
  • White
    90%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
89%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.27 responses
Poll
81%
of students say professors care about their students' success.27 responses
Poll
81%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.27 responses
Poll
89%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.27 responses
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