Known for business — excellent value
Bridgewater State University is a public institution in Bridgewater with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1127, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 7.9K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,466 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,970.
Established
1840
Motto
Not to be Ministered Unto but to Minister
Type
Public university
Division
Division III
89%Acceptance
1127SAT Avg
7,899Students
17:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$57,466Earnings 10yr
$17,970Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate89.2%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1127
Reading & WritingMid: 560
530630
MathMid: 545
510600
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 24
1827
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$11,389
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,529
Room & Board$14,586
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$25,164
Average Net Price$17,970
Median Debt at Graduation$24,286
Monthly Payment (10yr)$257
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$11,267
$30–48K$12,771
$48–75K$16,464
$75–110K$19,161
$110K+$22,091
Programs (81)
Student Body
Undergrads
7,899
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%
Race & Ethnicity
White 69%
Black 11%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 2%
Two+ 7%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate54.6%
Freshman Retention76.9%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$46,673
8 Years$50,191
10 Years$57,466
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$42,700
Men
$54,900
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia