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8.5%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.4%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.9%	Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%	Hispanic
78.7%	White (non-Hispanic)
9.7%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Undergraduate breakdown:


7.0%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.5%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.8%	Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%	Hispanic
81.6%	White (non-Hispanic)
0.6%	total international (nonresident aliens)
7.9%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Campus size:

190 acres

City or town school is located in:

Bridgewater

Population of city/town:

5,203

Nearest major city:

Washington D.C.

Distance of nearest major city:

140 miles

Population of nearest major city:

572,059

Online campus map:

www.icuv.com/students/
BridgewaterCol.htm

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

yes

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

women's dorms (44%)
men's dorms (35%)
single-student apartments (16%)
special housing for disabled students
other housing including Honor Houses (5%)

Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:

94%

Percent of students who live in school housing:

83%

Percent of students who live off campus:

17%

Students required to live on campus:

All unmarried students under age 24 must live on campus unless living with family.

Percent of all students who have cars on campus:

77%

Student conduct policies:

class attendance mandatory, honor code

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

STUDY FACILITIES

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s)

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

187

Other computer facilities/services:

On-line access is available for Internet and the World Wide Web, class schedules, grades, academic summary, and campus bulletin board system

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Additional library facilities/collections:

Special Collections: Church of the Brethren Collection, Genealogy, Virginiana

Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:

Reuel B. Pritchett Museum
Fred O. and Virginia C. Funkhouser Center for Health and Wellness
The Carter Center for Worship and Music

ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, Writing Center

Counseling services:

minority student, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious

Career placement services:

internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, interview training, Graduate school planning and preparation

Services for students with disabilities:

tape recorders, tutors, reader services, special housing, Provided on an individual basis as needed

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

90%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Number of social sororities on campus:

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station

School newspaper(s):

The Veritas

Number of honor societies:

Total number of registered organizations:

Campus-based religious organizations:

Athletes in Action, Believers Strongly United, Brethren Student Fellowship, Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Campus Ministry, Deputation Teams, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Interdistrict Youth Cabinet, Student Ministry Board, Student Peer Ministers

Minority student organizations:

Black Student Association

International student organizations:

International Club

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

Chamber Music Ensembles, Chorale, Concert Choir, Handbell Choir, Jazz Band, Oratorio Choir, Pep Band, Symphonic Band, Alpha Phi Omega, Amnesty International, Habitat for Humanity, Invisible Children Club, Student Ambassador Association, Student Service Board, TABOO (The Awareness Building Outreach Organization), Pinion Players, Honor Council, Student Government, American Chemical Society, Association for Computing Machinery, Council for Exceptional Children, Family and Consumer Science Club, Forensics Union, French Club, Mass Communications Organization, Mathematics Club, Music Educators National Conference, Physics Club, Pre-Law Society, Pre-Med Society, Psychology Club, Society for Advancement of Management, Society for Human Resource Management, Spanish Club, Student Art Association, Student Virginia Education Association, Students in Free Enterprise, Eagle Productions, Day Student Organization, Bridgewater College Poetry Club, Bridgewater College Ultimate (Frisbee) Club, Bridgewater Women United, Cheerleading (Athletics Dept. Program), College Republicans, Common Ground (Diversity Awareness), Dance Team (Athletics Dept. Program), Equitation Club, In Step Dance Club (Ballroom Dancing), Orientation Leaders, Outdoorsmen Club, Science Fiction and Fantasy Club, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Young Democrats

ATHLETICS

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Curtis L. Kendall,
Athletic Director

Director of women's athletics:

Jean Willi,
SWA

School colors:

Crimson & Gold

School mascot:

Eagles

Athletic conference memberships:

Old Dominion Athletic Conference (Division III)

Sports offered	Scholarships?	Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseball	yes	NCAA Div. 3
Men's basketball	yes	NCAA Div. 3
Men's cross-country	yes	NCAA Div. 3
Men's equestrian sports	yes
Men's football	yes	NCAA Div. 3
Men's golf	yes	NCAA Div. 3
Men's soccer	yes	NCAA Div. 3
Men's tennis	yes	NCAA Div. 3
Men's track and field (indoor)	yes	NCAA Div. 3
Men's track and field (outdoor)	yes	NCAA Div. 3
Women's basketball	yes	NCAA Div. 3
Women's cross-country	yes	NCAA Div. 3
Women's equestrian sports	yes	NCAA Div. 3
Women's field hockey	yes	NCAA Div. 3
Women's lacrosse	yes	NCAA Div. 3
Women's soccer	yes	NCAA Div. 3
Women's softball	yes	NCAA Div. 3
Women's swimming	yes	NCAA Div. 3
Women's tennis	yes	NCAA Div. 3
Women's track and field (indoor)	yes	NCAA Div. 3
Women's track and field (outdoor)	yes	NCAA Div. 3
Women's volleyball	yes	NCAA Div. 3

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

29%

Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports:

42%

GETTING AWAY

Public transportation serves campus:

Nearest international airport:

Washington, D.C. (125 miles)

Nearest other airport:

Staunton (Weyers Cave) (12 miles)

Nearest passenger train service:

Staunton (20 miles)

Nearest passenger bus service:

Harrisonburg (9 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus:

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

good

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

AFTER GRADUATION

Percent of graduates who pursue further study:

31% within one year of graduation

List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:

James Madison University (VA)

Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major:

63% within one year of graduation

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

Public school systems in Virginia, James Madison University

List of most prominent alumni/ae:

Dr. Glenn Barnhart � Medical Director, Cardiac Surgery at Swedish Medical Center of Seattle
Olza M. �Tony� Nicely � Chairman, President & CEO, GEICO
Pasco M. Bowman, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals

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