Bridgewater College reported a 3.5% tuition increase for the 2022-23 academic year, based on the most recent disclosure, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private nonprofit institution paid $39,800 this year, up $1,340 from the $38,460 tuition charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 73% of the undergraduate student body are Virginia residents, while about 24% come from other states and 3% are international students.
Data indicates that all full-time undergraduates who began studies at Bridgewater College in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. A total of 422 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $15.3 million, while 264 students borrowed more than $2 million in student loans.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 1,379 students received grants or scholarships totaling $43.6 million. Additionally, 897 students borrowed $6.1 million in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 120 | 28% | $684,979 | $5,708 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 313 | 74% | $1.4 million | $4,498 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 422 | 100% | $13.2 million | $31,390 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 422 | 100% | $15.3 million | $36,350 |
| Federal student loans | 260 | 62% | $1.5 million | $5,774 |
| Other student loans | 34 | 8% | $477,677 | $14,049 |
| Student loan aid | 264 | 63% | $2 million | $7,496 |
| Total student aid | 422 | 100% | $17.3 million | $41,039 |
