Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA

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Tuition & Fees

$14,559

$20,699

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
630
25th
530
75th
600
25th
510
75th
27
25th
18
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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

89%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,698
Declined 933
Total Received 8,631
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Enrollment

8,172

undergraduate students

1,378

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1840, Bridgewater State University is a public, comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in education, business, and the arts. It is located on a 235-acre campus in Bridgewater, Massachusetts—28 miles south of Boston.

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Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 9,550
Established in 1840
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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235-acre campus in Bridgewater (population: 27,478), 28 miles from Boston and 37 miles from Providence. Served by bus and train; major airport serves Boston; smaller airport serves Providence. School operates transportation around Bridgewater and to Brockton. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Bridgewater State University
131 Summer Street
Bridgewater, MA
02325

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
35%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
63%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
630
25th
530
75th
600
25th
510
75th
27
25th
18

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) February 15
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Admit Rate

89%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,698
Declined 933
Total Received 8,631

Admissions Factors

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

94%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$7,936

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $11,389
Housing $9,678
Food $4,908
Additional fees $3,170
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $30,145
Average Financial Aid - $7,936
Total with Avg. Aid $22,209
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 508 531-1341
F: 508 531-1728
finaid@bridgew.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Equestrian yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

hip hop dance, ice hockey, lacrosse, outdoor adventure, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, dance, equestrian sports, hip hop dance, ice hockey, outdoor adventure, rugby, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, cheerleading, dance team, darts, dodgeball, equestrian sports, field hockey, fishing, flag football, golf, handball, paintball, skiing, snowboarding, soccer (indoor/outdoor), ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, Wiffle ball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Eastern College Athletic Conference, Little East Conference, Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference, New England Football Conference, New England Alliance, New England Women's Lacrosse Alliance, Pilgrim Wrestling League

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Accounting and Finance yes
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General yes
Anthropology, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art Teacher Education yes yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes yes
Biology Teacher Education yes yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Psychology yes
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General yes
Computer Science yes yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Dance, General yes
Drama and Dance Teacher Education yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Geochemistry yes
Geography yes
Geography and Environmental Studies yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
Health Teacher Education yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist yes yes
Management Science yes yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes yes
Music, General yes
Optics/Optical Sciences yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes yes
Physics Teacher Education yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Public Administration yes
Public Health, General yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Criminal Justice
  3. Management

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

9,550

total students

91%

in-state

9%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

86%

8,172
students

Female
58%
4,736

Male
42%
3,436

14%

1,378
students

Female
74%
1,016

Male
26%
362

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

81%

6,586
students

Female
58%
3,793

Male
42%
2,793

19%

1,586
students

Female
59%
943

Male
41%
643

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Transfer Enrollment

702

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
High school transcript Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 20
Countries most often represented Belize
Cape Verde
China
Japan
Kenya
Nepal
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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