Bridgewater College Acceptance Rate
Bridgewater, Virginia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,984
- Admitted
- 3,618
- Yield
- 11.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Bridgewater College's acceptance rate has risen from 47.8% in 2014–15 to 90.8% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 6,169 to 3,984 (-35%) over that period.
Its 90.8% rate makes Bridgewater College more selective than about 19% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 23%.
Bridgewater College has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 11.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,169 | 2,950 | 47.8% | 488 |
| 2015–16 | 7,187 | 3,541 | 49.3% | 542 |
| 2016–17 | 7,486 | 3,949 | 52.8% | 600 |
| 2017–18 | 7,241 | 3,764 | 52% | 534 |
| 2018–19 | 6,360 | 4,203 | 66.1% | 590 |
| 2019–20 | 6,279 | 4,225 | 67.3% | 487 |
| 2020–21 | 3,684 | 2,805 | 76.1% | 420 |
| 2021–22 | 3,388 | 2,544 | 75.1% | 398 |
| 2022–23 | 3,402 | 3,074 | 90.4% | 422 |
| 2023–24 | 3,984 | 3,618 | 90.8% | 429 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,904 | 1,748 | 91.8% |
| Men | 2,072 | 1,862 | 89.9% |
| Another gender | 8 | 8 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–660 | 10% |
| SAT Math | 540–715 | |
| ACT Composite | 28–29 | 1% |
How Bridgewater College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Bridgewater College's acceptance rate?
Bridgewater College's acceptance rate is 90.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,618 admitted of 3,984 applicants).
Is Bridgewater College test optional?
Bridgewater College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Bridgewater College?
Bridgewater College received 3,984 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,618.
What SAT score do you need for Bridgewater College?
Admitted students at Bridgewater College typically scored 530–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–715 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Bridgewater College getting harder to get into?
Bridgewater College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 47.8% in 2014–15 to 90.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.bridgewater.edu/.