Number Received Financial Aid (All Undergraduate)
4,837
Percent Received Financial Aid(All Undergraduate)
60%
Average Aid Amount
$7,936
Number Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
1,400
Percent Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
94%
Financial Aid Information at BSU
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 4,837 students (60% of undergraduate students) received one or more financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans. The average financial aid amount is $7,936. For freshmen (Full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students), 1,400 students (94% of enrolled students) received financial aid.
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at Bridgewater State University is $11,734 for Massachusetts residents and $17,874 for out-of-state students, for reference.
All Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 4,837 students (60% of all students) have received grants or scholarships and the average received aid amount is $7,936. It includes federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources of grant aid.
The following table describes the financial aid statistics by aid types at Bridgewater State University for all undergraduate students.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid | 4,837 | 60% | $7,936 |
| Pell Grants | 2,460 | 30% | $4,894 |
| Federal Student Loans | 5,791 | 71% | $5,594 |
Beginning Students Financial Aid
a total of 1,400 beginning students (94% of all freshmen) have received any financial aid and 1,361 students (91% of all freshmen) awarded any student loans. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree-seeking beginning undergraduate students.
The below table shows the number and amount by the source of financial aid at Bridgewater State University.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Student Financial Aid | 1,400 | 94% | - |
| Grants or Scholarship from All Sources | 1,081 | 72% | $8,911 |
| Federal Grants | 487 | 33% | $5,532 |
| Pell Grants | 487 | 33% | $5,278 |
| Other Federal Grants | 202 | 14% | $612 |
| State/Local Grants | 812 | 54% | $3,679 |
| Institutional Grants | 940 | 63% | $4,204 |
| Student Loans | 1,276 | 85% | $6,453 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1,256 | 84% | $4,056 |
| Other Student Loans | 225 | 15% | $13,957 |
Student Headcounts by Tuition Rates
For academic year 2023-2024, total 1,382 have paid in-state tuition rates (92% of undergraduate students) and 114 students (8%) have paid the tuition & fee based on out-of-state rates at Bridgewater State University.
| Type of Tuition Rate | Number of Students | Percent | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-State Rate | 1,382 | 92% | $11,734 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 114 | 8% | $17,874 |
Students Headcount by Living Status
For academic year 2023-2024, total 976 full-time beginning students have enrolled and attended Bridgewater State University. Among them, 675 students have lived on campus and 8 students lived off campus (without family). The following table shows the students count by living status and years.
| Living Status | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 277 | 596 | 675 |
| Living Off-Campus with Family | 577 | 230 | 285 |
| Living Off-Campus without Family | 8 | 7 | 8 |
Grants and Scholarship Aid By Income Level (Paying In-State Tuition)
The following table shows number of students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded any grant/scholarship by income level for academic year 2023-2024 . The sources of grants and scholarship aid are the federal government, state/local government, or the institution.
| Income Level | Number of Students | Number of Students Awarded | Total Amount Aid Awarded | Average Amount Aid Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All level | 1,203 | 943 | $8,654,612 | $7,194 |
| $0 - $30,000 | 215 | 215 | $2,987,780 | $13,897 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 127 | 125 | $1,573,927 | $12,393 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 165 | 160 | $1,435,429 | $8,700 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 177 | 154 | $1,062,513 | $6,003 |
| $110,001 or more | 519 | 289 | $1,594,963 | $3,073 |
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