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Bridgewater College
#23 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Bridgewater, VA
  • 405 reviews
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    Bridgewater College Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    92%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    82%
    Average Housing Cost
    —
    Poll
    58%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great.19 responses
    Poll
    78%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.37 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    C
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,300/ year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 35 responses
    Report
    • The Crimson Cafe
      57%
    • Kline Campus Center
      43%
    32%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.25 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    C+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B-
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 23 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      30%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      57%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      9%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      4%

    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    100%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.24 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 16 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      38%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      50%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      13%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 21 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      24%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      62%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      14%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 44 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      9%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      48%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      36%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      7%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Pep Band
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 18 responses
    Report
    • Football games
      33%
    • Relay for Life events
      22%
    • Breaks
      17%
    • Christmas and Thanksgiving Chapel
      11%
    • EP events
      11%
    • Convocations
      6%

    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    C-
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 35 responses
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      14%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      20%
    • Parties? What parties?
      66%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 17 responses
    Report
    • Homecoming
      41%
    • Melrose.
      24%
    • We don't party
      18%
    • Graduation
      6%
    • Holidays off campus
      6%
    • President's Inaguration
      6%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    0%
    Women in Sororities
    0%
    80%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.35 responses
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