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Bridgewater State UniversityBridgewater, MA
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University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst, MA
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#9 in Federal Region I Universities
Rankings*
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$11,389 Massachusetts Residents
$17,529 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$17,357 Massachusetts Residents
$39,293 Out-of-State
cheaper$8,793 Massachusetts Residents
$9,041 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$17,009 Massachusetts Residents
$34,720 Out-of-State
Less$7,986Average Financial Aid AmountMore$11,636
Admission
Lower1,110 SAT
22 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,370 SAT
31 ACT
Easier87.71%Acceptance RateTighter63.52%
Favorable20.32%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower19.36%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller9,604Total EnrollmentLarger32,229
Smaller8,116Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger24,391
Smaller1,488Graduate Student PopulationLarger7,838
Smaller1,004Online Student PopulationLarger3,853
Completion & Outcomes
Lower56%Graduate RateHigher83%
-Transfer-out Rate11%
Lower75%Retention RateHigher90%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,298)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,484)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,674)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,283)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty17 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty18 to 1
762Number of faculties1,760
Lower$92,397Average Faculty SalaryHigher$116,437
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.