At BC, we’re transparent about the cost of higher education. Most private colleges use a high tuition/high discount model in their pricing, setting a high “sticker price” and then offering deep discounts through financial aid. We owe it to students and their families to get real about the cost of college. Find out more.
Did you know that 100% of first-year, full-time students receive financial assistance? Explore the scholarship and grant opportunities available to you.
| STANDARD CHARGES | RESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,000 |
| Fees | $1,090 |
| Residential Fee | $14,850 |
| Total Charges | $30,940 |
| Indirect Costs (estimated) | |
| Books | $1,005 |
| Meals | — |
| Personal Expenses | $1,555 |
| Travel | $1,965 |
| Loan Fees | $58 |
| Total Budget | $35,523 |
| STANDARD CHARGES | COMMUTER |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,000 |
| Fees | $550 |
| Residential Fee | $0 |
| Total Charges | $15,550 |
| Indirect Costs (estimated) | |
| Books | $1,005 |
| Meals | $4,658 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,555 |
| Travel | $3,242 |
| Loan Fees | $58 |
| Total Budget | $26,068 |
2025-2026 Undergraduate Educational Expenses – Residents
| Standard Charges | Resident |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,400 |
| Fees | $1,123 |
| Residential Fee | $15,296 |
| Total Charges | $32,819 |
| Indirect Costs (estimated) | |
| Books | $1,005 |
| Meals | — |
| Personal Expenses | $1,589 |
| Travel | $2,010 |
| Loan Fees | $58 |
| Total Budget | $37,481 |
2025-2026 Undergraduate Educational Expenses – Commuter
| Standard Charges | Commuter |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,400 |
| Fees | $566 |
| Residential Fee | $0 |
| Total Charges | $16,966 |
| Indirect Costs (estimated) | |
| Books | $1,005 |
| Meals | $4,731 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,589 |
| Travel | $3,317 |
| Loan Fees | $58 |
| Total Budget | $27,666 |
Students taking less than 12 credits in a semester pay $500 per credit hour.
Educational expenses for financial aid purposes include two types of costs:
- Direct charges paid to the school (tuition and fees, room and board)
- Estimated indirect costs, such as books and personal expenses.
The BC finance office is the best source of information for a complete list of fees, including part-time rates; making payments; and student accounts.
Questions? Contact us!
Finance Office
Located in Rebecca Hall, rooms 206-208
540-828-5389
student_accounts@bridgewater.edu
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
