Bridgewater College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$38,460

Cost of attendance at Bridgewater College in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,460

Cost of attendance at Bridgewater College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Bridgewater College was $19,592. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Bridgewater College

Bridgewater College net price calculator

$19,592

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Virginia and nationwide.

Virginia's average	$18,298
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Bridgewater College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$19,592	$726 (4%)	$15,242	$15,411	$17,458	$20,249	$22,458
2021	$20,318	$1,591 (8%)	$16,714	$18,579	$19,772	$21,623	$23,279
2020	$18,727	$1,668 (8%)	$14,220	$14,634	$16,843	$19,249	$22,003
2019	$20,395	$438 (2%)	$17,240	$17,038	$19,062	$20,388	$22,973
2018	$19,957	$219 (1%)	$16,228	$17,679	$17,242	$19,765	$23,533
2017	$20,176	$118	$16,592	$17,774	$18,008	$20,988	$22,860
2016	$20,058	$755 (4%)	$16,530	$17,335	$18,160	$19,929	$22,640
2015	$19,303	$92	$15,176	$15,373	$17,156	$19,704	$22,825
2014	$19,211	--	$15,471	$16,794	$17,432	$18,889	$22,831

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Bridgewater College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$52,750	$1,100 (2%)	$38,460	$13,140	$1,150
2021	$51,650	$1,300 (3%)	$37,720	$12,780	$1,150
2020	$50,350	$1,395 (3%)	$36,600	$12,600	$1,150
2019	$48,955	$1,565 (3%)	$35,160	$12,645	$1,150
2018	$47,390	$1,290 (3%)	$33,820	$12,420	$1,150
2017	$46,100	$1,410 (3%)	$32,590	$12,360	$1,150
2016	$44,690	$1,325 (3%)	$31,480	$12,060	$1,150
2015	$43,365	$1,650 (4%)	$30,380	$11,835	$1,150
2014	$41,715	$1,410 (3%)	$29,090	$11,475	$1,150
2013	$40,305	--	$28,000	$11,205	$1,100

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Bridgewater College? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $13,360 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Bridgewater College is $1,484 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Bridgewater College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,150.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Bridgewater College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,280

If living off-campus, with family: $3,060

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,060
How much is Bridgewater College application fees?: Bridgewater College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Bridgewater College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Bridgewater College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,310	$620
For out-of-state students	$1,310	$620

Housing and Meal

**Bridgewater College requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Bridgewater College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$13,360	1,380
2021	N/A	N/A	$13,360	1,540
2020	N/A	N/A	$12,970	1,538
2019	N/A	N/A	$12,720	1,542
2018	N/A	N/A	$12,440	1,542
2017	N/A	N/A	$11,920	1,522
2016	N/A	N/A	$11,520	1,483

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Bridgewater College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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