Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater State University is based in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, and operates two satellite campuses in Cape Cod and Attleboro. Admissions are rated as “selective” and top fields of study include criminal justice and safety studies, psychology, and management sciences and information systems. The school provides the Adrian Tinsley Program for Undergraduate Research to give students the chance to work with faculty and present creative works and research to regional and national audiences.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb
Average SAT Composite: 996
Key Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15, 2019 | May 1, 2020 |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 15, 2019 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1, 2019 |
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
11,019
Total Number of Undergrads
9,558
Academic Calendar
Semester
Non Traditional Learning
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
0
100
33%
Graduate in 4 Years
National: 28%
0
100
59%
Graduate in 6 Years
National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
National: 21:1 Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $10,012
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $16,152
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
61%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,410
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
181
Size of Town
Suburb: Large
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
yes
On Campus Women's Center
yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Boston
Providence
Barnstable
New York
West Springfield
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,300
What Students Are Saying
3.72
Average Rating
Bridgewater State University is a clean, suburban and quiet campus with a very friendly feel. The campus's attractive buildings and grounds make it the ideal place to enjoy the outdoors. It has been my experience as a resident to enjoy that the staff here really works diligently to take care of the their students.
John from Fall River, MA
people are so kind here, but make sure to stay focused in classes. it can be hard to catch up once you're behind, but the teachers are so helpful.
Jade from Quincy, MA
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