Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater State University is a public university with its main campus in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States. It is the largest of nine state universities in Massachusetts. Including its off-campus sites in New Bedford, Attleboro, and Cape Cod, BSU has the fourth-largest campus of the 29 institutions in the Massachusetts Public Higher Education System. BSU's sports teams are called the Bears. Its school colors are crimson, white, and black. Bridgewater is referred to as the "home of teacher education in America", and has the largest enrollment of teacher education students in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Since the 1960s, the school has expanded its program to include liberal arts, business, and aviation science. It became a university and took on the name Bridgewater State University in 2010. During its history, it has been known as Bridgewater State Normal School (1846), Bridgewater State Teachers College (1932), State Teachers College at Bridgewater (1960), and Bridgewater State College (1965).
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88%
Acceptance
$16,383
Net price
7,829
Enrollment
53%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
88%
Acceptance rate
1,180
SAT average
24
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$16,383
Average net price
$11,808
In-state tuition
$17,948
Out-of-state tuition
$15,247
Room & board
$2,200
Books & supplies
$26,160
Total cost of attendance
32%
Students receiving Pell grants
75%
Students with federal loans
$24,286
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$57,466
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$46,673
Median earnings (6 yrs)
53%
Graduation rate
75%
Retention rate
78%
Earn more than a HS grad
$11,273
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
7,829
Total enrollment
15%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
34%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Bridgewater State University FAQ
Is Bridgewater State University a public or private school?
Bridgewater State University is a public institution located in Bridgewater, MA.
What is the acceptance rate at Bridgewater State University?
Bridgewater State University has an acceptance rate of 88%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Bridgewater State University cost?
The average annual net price at Bridgewater State University is $16,383 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $11,808 in-state and $17,948 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Bridgewater State University?
About 53% of students at Bridgewater State University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Bridgewater State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Bridgewater State University students earn a median of $57,466 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Bridgewater State University?
Admitted students at Bridgewater State University have an average SAT score of 1,180 and an ACT midpoint of 24. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Bridgewater State University?
Bridgewater State University enrolls about 7,829 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Kenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY-SA 4.0. Additional images are representative.
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