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Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater State University is a medium, public institution located in Bridgewater, ma. Founded in 1840, Bridgewater State University offers undergraduate degrees in 81 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 7,911 undergraduates
cost $11,051 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Bridgewater State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 87.7%
SAT score average 1110
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.35
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Bridgewater State University is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Communication and Media Studies
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Special Education and Teaching

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $11,051
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,162
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $3,100
Cost of attendance* $29,313
Average financial aid package $11,435
Estimated cost $17,878 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $17,191
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,162
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $3,100
Cost of attendance* $35,453
Average financial aid package $11,435
Estimated cost $24,018 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Bridgewater State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,911, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

9,550

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
59%
African American %
9%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
15%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Bridgewater State University, students love their Bears Who Care. Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

map 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA 02325
phone 508-531-1000
address www.bridgew.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Bears who care

Environmental action team

Bsu chapter of the student education association of ma

Program council

Student theatre association

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Bridgewater State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Bridgewater State University?

Bridgewater State University is located in Bridgewater, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at Bridgewater State University? 

The acceptance rate for Bridgewater State University is 88%.

What’s the average GPA for Bridgewater State University?

The average high school GPA for Bridgewater State University students was 3.35.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Bridgewater State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Bridgewater State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $117,252.

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