Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $58,702. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $16,090 |
| Housing & meals | $14,370 |
| Books & supplies | $905 |
| Personal & travel | $3,420 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | +$23,917 |
| Total cost of attendance | $58,702 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: Virginia residents studying full-time at eligible private nonprofit Virginia colleges may receive the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG): up to $5,250 a year for undergraduates in 2025-26, depending on state funding. Not included in the prices above. State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), VTAG
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BC net price compared with other Virginia colleges
BC has the 12th-lowest average net price of 42 Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Virginia State University | $15,840 | 39% | $45,543 |
| 9 | Randolph College | $15,921 | 46% | $53,409 |
| 10 | Virginia Military Institute | $17,113 | 76% | $77,369 |
| 11 | Sweet Briar College | $17,758 | 52% | $51,943 |
| 12 | Bridgewater College | $17,800 | 53% | $53,453 |
| 13 | George Mason University | $17,915 | 68% | $76,343 |
| 14 | Emory & Henry University | $19,061 | 56% | $47,385 |
| 15 | Longwood University | $19,066 | 61% | $52,347 |
| 16 | William & Mary | $19,096 | 89% | $73,490 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Virginia colleges →
Why BC costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater College | 92% | $17,800 | 53% | $53,453 | This school |
| Marymount University | 93% | $29,137 | 54% | $67,516 | |
| Randolph College | 94% | $15,921 | 46% | $53,409 | |
| Emory & Henry University | 84% | $19,061 | 56% | $47,385 | |
| Randolph-Macon College | 87% | $27,866 | 70% | $58,448 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Bridgewater College would cost you $11,337 less per year than Marymount University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Bridgewater College, mostly from more Marymount University students living at home, which lowers its average (+$31,201).
- Bridgewater College gives aided families $12,855 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Virginia resident | BC | Marymount University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $16,090 | $40,920 | −$24,830 |
| Books & supplies | $905 | $2,000 | −$1,095 |
| Housing & meals | $14,370 | $16,188 | −$1,818 |
| Personal & travel | $3,420 | $5,360 | −$1,940 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | +$23,917 | −$7,284 | +$31,201 |
| Sticker price | $58,702 | $57,184 | +$1,518 |
| Average grants | −$40,902 | −$28,047 | −$12,855 |
| You pay | $17,800 | $29,137 | −$11,337 |
“+” means BC costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
BC cost questions
How much is tuition at BC?
Tuition and fees are $16,090 a year.
What is the total cost of attending BC?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $58,702 a year.
What do families actually pay at BC?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $17,800 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $13,283; $48–75k pay $15,046; $110k+ pay $21,448.
How much debt do BC graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $17,500, and 4.2% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Bridgewater College overview