Bridgewater College
Former name | Spring Creek Normal and Collegiate Institute (1880–1889) |
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| Motto | College of Character, Community of Excellence |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | 1880 (predecessor) 1889 (current institution) |
Religious affiliation | Church of the Brethren |
| Endowment | $106.3 million (2025) |
| President | David W. Bushman |
Academic staff | 94 full-time |
| Students | 1,448 (Fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 1,407 |
| Postgraduates | 41 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Colors | Red & gold |
| Nickname | Eagles |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III, Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Website | bridgewater.edu |
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Bridgewater College is a private liberal-arts college in Bridgewater, Virginia. Established in 1880, Bridgewater College admitted both men and women from the time of its founding and was the first four-year liberal arts college in Virginia to do so. Approximately 1,800 students are enrolled.