A college education is one of the most important investments you can make in yourself—for economic success and a fuller life.
“When students think about Bridgewater, we want them to know that the connections to great mentors, inspiring classmates and life-changing experiences we offer can be a reality for them. A private college education is worth a lot. It shouldn’t have to cost a lot.”
– President David Bushman
$17,800
Private College Experience.
Public College Price.
100% of first-year, full-time students receive financial assistance.
Three years ago, we took a bold step to make a private college education available to more students.
Today, we remain committed to that accessibility and to transparency in our pricing. Too many people don’t look at a college because they think it costs too much. But at Bridgewater College, a private college experience is within reach for you. Explore why we really are the best value in a private college education…
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Value
From Bridgewater esports and the Screamin’ Eagles Marching Band to programs in engineering, criminology and game design, BC has continued to evolve as the world around us does. You’ll find the campus has evolved too, with flexible learning spaces, the integration of technology and outdoor gathering spaces where you’ll build relationships and make plans.
CAMERON MARTINDALE ’26
Engineering major
“The knowledge I gained from doing individual research will help me in future semesters, but the biggest benefit will be in future job opportunities where you need to actively solve and outline dynamic problems,” says Cameron, who plans to pursue a career in electrical engineering. “I see electronics as the nervous system of our civilization.”
Read His Story
Cameron, who is part of Bridgewater’s first cohort of engineering majors, completed an undergraduate summer research project, focused on creating a self-stabilizing supernumerary leg that can attach at the hip to help someone who has trouble walking.
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Connections
And it’s the smaller, more-connected environment at BC that will lead to your greatest successes. Here, you’ll bond with faculty, coaches and mentors in a way that’s hard to come by at larger public colleges. Because of these connections, you’re more than a number and will get the attention and opportunities that prepare you for life after college—whether that’s a career or entry into graduate school.
Adalia Coleman ’25
Health and Exercise Science Major
The tightknit community and decorated track & field team solidified Adalia’s decision to continue her track career at Bridgewater College. The two-time indoor 60-meter national champion and eight-time All-American credits her coaches, especially Director of Cross Country and Track & Field Denver Davis, for being excellent mentors.
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Her favorite part about track is that it’s a team sport, and support from both coaches and teammates helped the standout sprinter reach her goals and set new records.
“The culture that Coach Davis has built and the values instilled in the program have not only impacted me as an athlete but as a young adult.”
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World
And those experiences mean even more possibilities after graduation. Work closely with a faculty member on cutting-edge research projects—even in your first year. Get a grant to stay on campus and conduct summer research in areas ranging from political science to biochemistry. Experience a whole new world by studying abroad for a semester or taking advantage of a faculty-led travel course—think studying marine ecology in Belize or honing your travel-writing skills in Scotland.
Dr. Muhammad Khan ’19
Biology major
“I was able to do graduate-level research as an undergraduate, and that independence in a lab setting helped me immensely in my Ph.D. program. My goal has been to work with formulating vaccines for diseases that primarily affect lower-income countries, and I’m excited to be working in this field.”
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Muhammad, a first-generation college student, discovered his passion for medical research after a Flory Honors research project with Professor of Biology Dr. Stephen Baron. After completing his Ph.D. studying infectious diseases and microbiology at the University of Pittsburgh, he went on to work in vaccine development for GAPHAS Pharmaceutical.
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Results
Take advantage of workshops on resumes, job interviews and networking, or intern at places like Merck Pharmaceuticals and Brown Edwards. These opportunities—coupled with the lasting connections you’ll make at BC—lead to real results. Recent graduates have gone on to med school, law school and graduate programs at Princeton, Duke, Harvard and more. They’re employed at places like the U.S. Department of Health, SAP Software Solutions and Capital One.
Dr. Micaela Weaver ’09
A 2009 graduate of Bridgewater College with a double major in athletic training and biology, Micaela is a board-certified general surgeon and fellowship-trained breast oncologist for the Care New England Health System, as well as an assistant professor and clinician educator at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
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In 2022, she was named to a list of “40 Under 40 Outstanding Women Surgeons” by the Association of Women Surgeons. Micaela says, “Bridgewater College gave me all the tools I needed to succeed in medical school, surgical residency, fellowship and beyond!”
Have a question?
We’re here to answer your questions about tuition transparency at Bridgewater College. If you still have questions, contact real@bridgewater.edu.
