
For the application year 2024, Bridgewater College has reported an overall acceptance rate of 91.7%, with 3,938 applicants and 3,612 being accepted. This is an increase from 90.8% in 2023, when 3,984 students applied, and 3,618 were accepted. Notably, the early action (EA) acceptance rate rose significantly to 95.7% for 2024, compared to 86.4% in 2023, while the regular decision (RD) rate dipped to 89.4%. The overall trend shows a marked improvement from previous years, such as a low of 52% acceptance in 2017, indicating that Bridgewater College has become increasingly accessible in recent years.