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Founded in 1880 as the first coeducational Virginia college, Bridgewater College has championed an educational philosophy of traditional values, exceptional scholarship, meaningful activities and service to the community. This philosophy – that there are more ways than one in which to learn, grow and succeed – is grounded in tradition and provides a rare constancy in today's ever-changing society.

Now, as then, the College emphasizes ethical and spiritual values, heritage, institutional idealism, personal integrity and an approach to learning that educates the whole person. Those ideals have stood Bridgewater College in Virginia in good stead for 130 years and are central to the College's mission for the future.

As a private Virginia college, with a strong liberal arts foundation, Bridgewater takes pride in its small classes, experienced faculty and quality educational programs. Recently, Bridgewater College was named "One of the Best Virginia Colleges and Universities in the Southeast," according to The Princeton Review.

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Character

  • Private, four-year liberal arts college
  • Founded in 1880 as the first coeducational Virginia college
  • Affiliated with Church of the Brethren

Location

  • Located in Bridgewater, Virginia (population 5,203)
  • Eight minutes from the city of Harrisonburg (population 44,015)
  • Campus comprises of 300 acres (including the equestrian center)

Students

  • Approximately 1,600 full-time students
  • Students come from about 30 states and 8 countries

Faculty

  • 136 full-time faculty

Academics

  • 63 majors and minors
  • 11 Concentrations/Specializations
  • 9 Pre-professional Programs
  • 4 Dual Degree Programs
  • Teacher Education and Certification
  • Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degrees
  • Average Class Size - 19

Athletics

  • 20 intercollegiate teams
  • Member of the NCAA Division III
  • Member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC)
  • Wide variety of intramural sports and clubs

Alumni

  • Approximately 15,000

Scholarships
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