First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 | December 1, 2026 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: bridgewater.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 52 |
| Business Administration and Management | 49 |
| Psychology | 17 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 17 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 14 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 13 |
| Digital Arts | 12 |
| Computer Science | 11 |
Show the other 20 majors
| Sociology | 10 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 10 |
| Environmental Science | 10 |
| History, Other | 8 |
| Political Science and Government | 7 |
| Physics, Other | 7 |
| Biochemistry | 6 |
| History | 6 |
| English Language and Literature | 5 |
| Mathematics | 5 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 5 |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 3 |
| Economics | 2 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 2 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 |
| Chemistry | 1 |
| Data Science | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Harrisonburg, VA
138,838 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Charlottesville-Albemarle (CHO)
Nearest hub airport
Washington Dulles International (IAD)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 10.2 of 20
Elevation
1,192 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
23°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
19.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
21 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,070 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- James Madison University7 mi
- Eastern Mennonite University8 mi
- Mary Baldwin University16 mi
- University of Virginia-Main Campus35 mi
- Virginia Military Institute48 mi
- Washington and Lee University48 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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