Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Bridgewater State University reported a 89.2% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Bridgewater State University is a public 4-year institution in Bridgewater, MA, with an SAT reference of 1170 and an ACT reference of 28. The historical average net price is $16,383 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

89.2%

8,631 applicants

SAT reference

1170

Combined score

ACT reference

28

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$16,383

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Bridgewater State University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)104011701263
ACT (composite, 1–36)182827

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

54.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

75.1%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

7,829

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Bridgewater State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$10,007
$30,001 – $48,000$11,579
$48,001 – $75,000$13,559
$75,001 – $110,000$16,904
$110,000+$21,176

Top Majors at Bridgewater State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing246
Education238
Psychology213
Health Professions145
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice125
Communication & Journalism110
Social Sciences85
Public Administration & Social Services76
English Language & Literature63
Biological & Biomedical Sciences57

Financial Aid at Bridgewater State University

About Bridgewater State University

Official website: https://www.bridgew.edu/

Admissions: https://www.bridgew.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Bridgewater State University

What is the acceptance rate at Bridgewater State University?

Bridgewater State University reported a 89% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 8,631. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Bridgewater State University?

The historical 89% acceptance rate suggests Bridgewater State University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Bridgewater State University?

The imported historical records for Bridgewater State University include an SAT reference value of 1170 and an ACT reference value of 28. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Bridgewater State University?

The stored historical average net price at Bridgewater State University is $16,383 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 94%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $8,911 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Bridgewater State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Bridgewater State University is 54%. its stored first-year retention rate is 75%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Bridgewater State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Bridgewater State University?

Bridgewater State University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on February 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Bridgewater State University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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