Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 90.4%
- Average SAT
- 1,125
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,020–1,230
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 25
- Total Enrollment
- 1,388
Admissions Overview
Bridgewater College has open admission with a 90.36% acceptance rate. Nearly all students who apply get in, making this an accessible option for students who may not have the strongest academic credentials. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1020-1230 on the SAT, with an average of 1125. This Church of the Brethren-affiliated college seeks students who value community service and personal growth over academic prestige. The school attracts applicants interested in small-class learning with its 12:1 student-faculty ratio. Bridgewater looks for students who want to be known personally by professors and participate in campus life rather than chase top rankings.