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Bridgewater State University
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  • 4 Year
  • BRIDGEWATER, MA

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11.29.2023

Is a BSU degree worth it, you ask? Bridgewater was named a 2024 Best College in America based on return on investment. According to The Wall Street Journal, students may earn a complete return on their investment at BSU in less than 2+ years. Another reason to be confident that attending BSU is a wise choice. Learn More

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade C+
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B minus
  7. Professors
    grade C
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

About

Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Commonwealth Coast Football
From Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater State University is the largest of nine state universities in Massachusetts and continues to provide an affordable option for students in the region. Attend BSU for roughly a third of the cost of most private colleges - and with the Horace Mann Scholarship, attending is more affordable than ever for out-of-state students as well.

BSU is dedicated to student success. With intensive student-faculty engagement in the classroom - with an average class size of 22 students - and targeted support through the Academic Achievement Center, traditionally underserved and at-risk students are succeeding.

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Bridgewater State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
February 15
Acceptance Rate
86%
SAT Range
1010-1200
ACT Range
19-28
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$12,744 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,617 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
91%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
70%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 71 responses
37%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 79 responses
54%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 78 responses

Majors

Cybersecurity

academic spotlight

BSU is building the most sophisticated cyber range in Massachusetts and is poised to be the leader in cybersecurity education and training in the state. We will offer a BS degree in Cybersecurity. BSU already offers a Cybercriminology and Cybersecurity graduate certificate and is developing a master's degree in the field as well.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    40%
  • On Campus
    53%
  • Online
    7%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
6,520 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,849
Undergrads Over 25
15%
Pell Grant
33%
Varsity Athletes
8%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 51 responses
  • Mostly friendly, busy
    61%
  • Commuter
    24%
  • Stressed
    6%
  • Busy
    4%
  • Typical
    4%
  • Nerdy
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
48%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 84 responses
Poll
58%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 96 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 61 responses
  • Welcoming
    34%
  • Committed to student success
    21%
  • Average
    20%
  • It deceives you
    10%
  • Meh
    8%
  • Accepting
    2%
  • Awful
    2%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,300 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
62%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
75%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 55 responses

Bridgewater State University Reviews

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