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Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MAPublicSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 88% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Bridgewater State University is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Bridgewater, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 88%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
7.8K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
88% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading550 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math510 - 613
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 - 30
1typical 50% range36
88%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Health Sciences9% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,541
Earnings 5yr: $111,061
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,020
Earnings 5yr: $104,917
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,099
Earnings 5yr: $86,608
Debt: $27,000
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,287
Earnings 5yr: $82,869
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,315
Earnings 5yr: $76,525
Debt: $27,000
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,783
Earnings 5yr: $71,018
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,101
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,473
Earnings 5yr: $55,503
Debt: $27,000
Air Transportation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,215
Earnings 5yr: $72,093
Debt: $26,939
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,937
Earnings 5yr: $71,598
Debt: N/A
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,938
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,769
Earnings 5yr: $65,563
Debt: $27,000
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,424
Earnings 5yr: $65,706
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,178
Earnings 5yr: $61,733
Debt: $26,696
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,844
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,371
Earnings 5yr: $60,760
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,880
Earnings 5yr: $62,139
Debt: $27,000
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,510
Earnings 5yr: $49,143
Debt: $27,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,936
Earnings 5yr: $61,779
Debt: $25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,255
Earnings 5yr: $52,423
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$16,383
In-State Tuition$11,808
Out-of-State Tuition$17,948
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
32%
Pell Grants
75%
Take Loans
64%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$46,673
+23% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$57,466
Completion Signals
53%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
75%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,746
Est. Monthly Payment
$202/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
34%
Part-Time Share
15%
Avg Family Income
$71,444
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