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Bridgewater State University
  • 4 Year
  • BRIDGEWATER, MA
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Bridgewater State University
#37 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • BRIDGEWATER, MA
  • 1,141 reviews
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    Bridgewater State University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    29%
    Average Housing Cost
    $8,900 / year
    Poll
    43%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 58 responses
    Poll
    44%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 102 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,400 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 78 responses
    • Bears Den
      42%
    • Breakfast at Tilly
      18%
    • Crimson
      18%
    • The best food is at crimson dining hall
      12%
    • Ecc
      5%
    • Breakfast at Bears Den
      4%
    • I prefer off campus. food is lacks taste
      1%
    62%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 65 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 62 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      32%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      44%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      15%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      10%

    Safety

    Safety
    B minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    81%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 67 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 44 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      32%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      45%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      20%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      2%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 51 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      43%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      33%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      20%
    • Not very visible.
      4%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 87 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      5%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      23%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      59%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      14%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 43 responses
    • Springfest events held by PC!
      33%
    • Movie nights
      19%
    • Homecoming
      16%
    • Activities put on by various clubs
      12%
    • Bingo
      12%
    • Music Mic
      5%
    • None
      5%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 53 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      4%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      19%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      21%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      30%
    • Parties? What parties?
      26%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 20 responses
    • Springfest
      70%
    • Bridgewater doesnt party..
      15%
    • Halloween
      5%
    • Homecoming
      5%
    • We don't party
      5%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    48%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 75 responses
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