by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Bridgewater degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Bridgewater measures up.
Bridgewater is ranked #1,813 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D-. Within Virginia, it ranks #36 of 81 for value.
Among the majors Bridgewater offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other History | #24 of 38 |
| Physical Education | #160 of 264 |
| Liberal Arts | #228 of 345 |
| Political and Social Sciences | #268 of 432 |
| Computer Science | #272 of 465 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | #325 of 473 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | #325 of 473 |
| History | #332 of 534 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #380 of 620 |
| Social Science | #393 of 761 |
Read the full Bridgewater value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Bridgewater College is ranked #24 out of #92 in Virginia for quality and #36 out of #81 for Virginia value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Bridgewater financial aid page to be sure.
Bridgewater College is ranked #1,813 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Bridgewater College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Bridgewater costs about $17,800. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $71,200 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $58,604 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $17,800 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $17,800 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $71,200 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Bridgewater net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Bridgewater degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $234,416 | — | — |
| All Students | $71,200 | #1,813 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $71,200 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $234,416 | — | — |
| All Students | $71,200 | #36 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $71,200 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Bridgewater shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14,410 |
| $30K–$48K | $19,132 |
| $48K–$75K | $21,102 |
| $75K–$110K | $21,317 |
| Over $110K | $21,465 |
About 100% of Bridgewater undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $40,408 per year. Get more details on the Bridgewater financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Bridgewater net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.