Bridgewater is a city in Virginia and it is the county seat of Rockingham county. Its population is 6,145. There are 6 colleges near Bridgewater, Virginia - 2 public and 4 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 5 colleges are in 20 miles from Bridgewater. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 4 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 30,928 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $23,674 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 87.75% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,215.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater College In Bridgewater |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$16,090 | $19,900 | 1,448 | 13 to 1 |
| James Madison University 6.3 miles from Bridgewater |
Public four-years |
$31,312 ($13,966) | $30,984 ($13,464) | 22,740 | 17 to 1 |
| Eastern Mennonite University 7.5 miles from Bridgewater |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$43,920 | $16,196 | 1,154 | 9 to 1 |
| Blue Ridge Community College 7.6 miles from Bridgewater |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,084 ($5,646) | Not Offered | 3,790 | 21 to 1 |
| Mary Baldwin University 17.0 miles from Bridgewater |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$21,187 | $18,865 | 1,772 | 15 to 1 |
| Staunton School of Cosmetology 17.3 miles from Bridgewater |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$17,450 | Not Offered | 24 | 12 to 1 |
