Overview
Student Population
| Location | Bridgewater, Massachusetts |
| Online | bridgew.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| 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.
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Outcomes
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
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Rankings
Rankings for Bridgewater State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#595 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#203 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#36 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#8 in Best Public Colleges in Massachusetts
#46 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1200 |
| ACT | 19/28 |
| GPA | 3.21 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Massachusetts Resident Tuition
| 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
| 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 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Business | 15% |
| Psychology | 12% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 10% |
| English and Literature | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165024 IPEDS survey data for Bridgewater State University.
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