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Bridgewater State University

Acceptance Rate 87.71 %
SAT Average 1,110
Tuition & Fees $17,529
($11,389)
Student Population 9,604
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $7,986

Academic Overview

Bridgewater State University Campus, Bridgewater, MA
Bridgewater State University is a public, four-years institute located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $11,389 for Massachusetts residents and $17,529 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $8,793 for Massachusetts residents and $9,041 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 9,604 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 87.71% and the graduation rate is 56% last year.
The salary after graduation from Bridgewater State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $47,900. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, BSU's tuition & fees is $11,389 for Massachusetts residents and $17,529 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $8,793 for in-state students and $9,041 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Massachusetts ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$11,389$17,529
Graduate$8,793$9,041
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at BSU. The acceptance rate of BSU is 87.71% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.32%. The average graduation rate is 56% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,986 and 71% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 9,604 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Bridgewater State University is 87.71 %.
Acceptance Rate
87.71%
Graduation Rate for Bridgewater State University is 56 %
Graduation Rate
56%
Retention Rate for Bridgewater State University is 75 %
Retention Rate
75%
Student Population for Bridgewater State University is 9,604
Student Population
9,604
Student to Faculty Ratio for Bridgewater State University is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,986 at Bridgewater State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$7,986

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA 02325
Phone508-531-1000
WEBwww.bridgew.edu/
Admissionwww.bridgew.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.bridgew.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply
Financial Aidwww.bridgew.edu/admissions/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorwww.bridgew.edu/office/financial-aid/net-price-calulator
Veterans Tuitionwww.bridgew.edu/office/financial-aid/military-benefits
Athletichttps://catalog.bridgew.edu/content.php?catoid=17&navoid=2060
Disability Servicehttps://www.bridgew.edu/academics/academic-achievement/disability-resources

Offered Degrees

BSU offers 116 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's470
Master's320
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate140
Post-Bachelor's Certificate190
Post-Master's Certificate40

Special Learning Opportunities

Bridgewater State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:3,298)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,674)

Veterans Benefits

Bridgewater State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges