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Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA • public • III | Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
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Acceptance
89.2%
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Grad Rate
55%
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Cost
$18,535 / $24,675

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Suburban (Large)
Student Population
Undergrad: 9,351 • Total: 11,506
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
Bridgewater, MA
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Website
www.bridgew.edu
Region
New England
Carnegie Classification
M1: Master's Colleges & Universities – Larger Programs

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 3,968 (42.4%) • Female: 5,383 (57.6%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
89.2%
7,698 admitted from 8,631 applicants
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 530-630
Math: 510-600
Total: 1040-1230
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
18-27
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
—
Application Fee
$50
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/15/2025
RD: 2026-02-15

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
54.6%
4-Year Graduation Rate
33.8%
Freshman Retention Rate
77.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$18,535
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$24,675
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $910
Out-of-state: $7,050
Room & Board
$14,455
Books & Supplies
$3,170
Students Receiving Pell Grants
32%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
III
Conference
Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
Men's Sports (10)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Soccer Swimming Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Wrestling
Women's Sports (12)
Basketball Cross Country Equestrian Field Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field (Indoor)
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.4 GPA
In-State Awards
$3,000-$11,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$5,000-$11,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$500 total
4 automatic scholarships (9 total)
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Common questions about Bridgewater State University

What is Bridgewater State University's acceptance rate?
Bridgewater State University accepts 89% of applicants, from 8,631 applications.
How much does Bridgewater State University cost?
Tuition and fees are $910 in-state and $7,050 out-of-state.
What ACT score do you need for Bridgewater State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 18 and 27 on the ACT.
What is Bridgewater State University's graduation rate?
55% of students graduate within six years.