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Bridgewater State University

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Bridgewater, Massachusetts 02325

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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

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89%Acceptance
1127SAT Avg
7,899Students
17:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$57,466Earnings 10yr
$17,970Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Bridgewater State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1127

Reading & WritingMid: 560
530630
MathMid: 545
510600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
1827

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

89.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1127

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,970

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,746

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

56

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (81)

Student Life

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

136Very High

Estimated from MA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
26 mi(45 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
180 mi(312 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
260 mi(451 min)

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