Bridgewater State University Admissions

Bridgewater State University Admissions Profile:

Bridgewater State admits 81% of those who apply, making it a largely accessible school. Those who are accepted tend to have grades and test scores above average. Students are not required to write an essay or personal statement as part of the application, but it is encouraged--suggested topics are listed on Bridgewater State's admissions page. Students must submit high school transcripts, and must have completed a certain number of courses in various areas (check out the school's website for further information and to contact the admissions office with any questions).

Admissions Data (2016):

• Bridgewater State University Acceptance Rate: 81%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 440 / 550
  • SAT Math: 450 / 540
  • SAT Writing: - / -
    • What these SAT numbers mean
  • ACT Composite: 19 / 24
  • ACT English: - / -
  • ACT Math: - / -
    • What these ACT numbers mean

Bridgewater State University Description:

Bridgewater State University is a rapidly growing public university located in Southeastern Massachusetts midway between Boston and Cape Cod. The campus has its own MBTA commuter train station. Founded in 1840, the university was originally a normal school for training teachers. Today teaching remains a popular field of study, but the university offers over 90 undergraduate and graduate programs through five colleges. Psychology, criminal justice, and business are all popular at the undergraduate level. The school's name was changed from Bridgewater State College in 2010. For students interested in intercollegiate athletics, the Bridgewater State Bears compete in the NCAA Division III Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC) for most sports. The university fields nine men's and ten women's Division III sports. Popular sports include soccer, lacrosse, track and field, and basketball.

Enrollment (2016):

• Total Enrollment: 10,998 (9,562 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 41% Male / 59% Female
• 82% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $9,603 (in-state); $15,743 (out-of-state)
• Books: $800 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $12,200
• Other Expenses: $2,800
• Total Cost: $25,403 (in-state); $31,543 (out-of-state)

Bridgewater State University Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 80%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 61%
  • Loans: 70%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $5,410
  • Loans: $7,174

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Business Administration, Communications, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, English, History, Management, Psychology

Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 80%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 32%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 59%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

• Men's Sports: Football, Swimming, Soccer, Track and Field, Basketball, Baseball, Tennis, Wrestling
• Women's Sports: Field Hockey, Track and Field, Swimming, Soccer, Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Lacrosse

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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