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Bridgewater State University
  • 4 Year
  • BRIDGEWATER, MA
CollegeGrad School
Bridgewater State University
  • C
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • BRIDGEWATER, MA
  • 1,179 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
    $9,256 / 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
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    Food

    Campus Food
    B
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,576 / 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. 68 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    C+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    C+
    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 90 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      4%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      22%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      58%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      16%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field: X-Country, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Newspaper, Radio Station, Student Government
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Marching Band
    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 56 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      4%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      18%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      23%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      30%
    • Parties? What parties?
      25%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 23 responses
    • Springfest
      65%
    • Bridgewater doesnt party..
      13%
    • Graduation
      4%
    • Halloween
      4%
    • Homecoming
      4%
    • I haven't attended Bridgewater State University.
      4%
    • We don't party
      4%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    47%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 78 responses
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