Founded in 1880, Bridgewater College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Bridgewater (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Virginia. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Bridgewater College (BC) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Bridgewater College (BC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 142 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.