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Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $18,061
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Median earnings
- $61,441
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Bridgewater State University is a public college in Bridgewater, MA with 7,829 undergraduates. It admits 88% of applicants, and admitted students average 1180 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $18,061 per year ($13,235 for families earning under $30,000). 52% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $61,441 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 8,631
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 7,698
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 21%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing550–650
200800
SAT Math510–613
200800
ACT Composite25–30
136
What Bridgewater State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $28,736
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $12,194
- Out-of-state tuition
- $18,334
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$13,235
- $30–48k$11,267
- $48–75k$13,217
- $75–110k$16,825
- $110k+$23,368
Get a personal estimate with Bridgewater State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Freshman retention
- 75%
- Median earnings
- $61,441
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,465
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,829
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 36%
- White67%
- Hispanic11%
- Black11%
- Asian2%
Bridgewater State University FAQ
What is Bridgewater State University's acceptance rate?+
Bridgewater State University admits 88% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Bridgewater State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 510–613 on SAT Math; the average total is 1180.
What ACT score do you need for Bridgewater State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 25–30.
Is Bridgewater State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Bridgewater State University?+
In Fall 2023, 8,631 students applied to Bridgewater State University and 7,698 were admitted; 1,580 enrolled.
Does Bridgewater State University consider legacy status?+
No. Bridgewater State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Bridgewater State University require an essay?+
Bridgewater State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Bridgewater State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $28,736 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,061.
What is Bridgewater State University's graduation rate?+
52% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 165024 · How we use this data
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