Bridgewater College

🏆 US News 2026: ranked #167 in National Liberal Arts Colleges.

🏅 Ranked #141 in Top Performers on Social Mobility by US News.

🌍 International students from 16 countries with Shorelight partnership support.

📚 Scholarships for international students offered since 1952.

📊 74% acceptance rate with personalised small-college experience.

📍 Bridgewater, Virginia campus with 200+ acre scenic campus grounds.

The median fee for an undergraduate degree or diploma at Bridgewater College is approximately USD 16,810.

We have not identified any scholarships or discounts available at Bridgewater College for international students. However, we are constantly updating this data from our university partners, so please check back for updates.

Bridgewater College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) .

The employment rate at Bridgewater College is 86% within 6 to 12 months after graduation.

We do not have any courses from Bridgewater College that have mandatory internships or placements in their curriculum. However, you may still be able to get your own internship or job during term breaks.

Bridgewater College offers international students a comprehensive range of support services including:

• F-1 visa advising and SEVIS compliance support through the International Programs office

• International student merit scholarships and financial aid available for qualifying undergraduate students

• Academic tutoring, writing support, and personalised advising through the Academic Services Center

• On-campus housing in Bridgewater College residence halls with resident advisors and new student orientation

• Career coaching, OPT guidance, and professional development through the Office of Career Development

Some of the rankings of Bridgewater College include:

#167 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (US News & Reports 2026)

Post-study work permit options at Bridgewater College in United States depend on your qualification level: all graduates can apply for a post-study work permit for 1 year; STEM graduates can work for 3.0 years after graduation..

Note: Work must be in your field of study. Time spent working off campus while studying (i.e. pre-completion OPT) is deducted from this period. You must find work within 90 days

International students at Bridgewater College can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and can work full-time per week during breaks in the United States. No separate work permit or approvals are required if the work is on campus. International students may be able to work off-campus after completing their first year of studies, but this will require approval from the university and may reduce the length of their post-study work permit, unless the work is integral to their coursework.