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Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, Massachusetts

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Overview

Student Population
9,942
Bridgewater State University overview
Location Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Online bridgew.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Bridgewater State University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, Bridgewater State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 8,881 prospective students applied, and 7,671 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,382 enrolled in the school.  7,021 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,921 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $910 plus fees of $9,822. Bridgewater State is ranked 595 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10
Overall
7/10
Academics
4/10
Resources
6/10
Outcomes
2/10
Value

Bridgewater State is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Bridgewater State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Average
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SAT 1010/1200
ACT 19/28
GPA 3.21
Applications Accepted
86.4% 
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Applications Due Feb 15, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Massachusetts Resident Tuition
$910
In State Costs for Bridgewater State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$9,822
Room and Board $13,832
Budget for Other Expenses$3,100
Total One Year Cost$28,664
Out of State Resident Tuition
$7,050
Out of State Costs for Bridgewater State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$9,822
Room and Board $13,832
Budget for Other Expenses$3,100
Total One Year Cost$34,804

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$45,700 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
52% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Bridgewater State University students
Subject Percent of Class
Education 17%
Business 15%
Psychology 12%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 10%
English and Literature 8%

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