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About Bridgewater State University

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Bridgewater State University is a public university in Bridgewater, MA, known for its masters programs focus, high acceptance rate, and education and social sciences. With an acceptance rate of 88%, Bridgewater State University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,570 students each year. Bridgewater State University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1030–1210, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Bridgewater State University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $6,111 per year; the sticker price of $34,804 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Bridgewater State University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

88%
Overall Accept Rate
1120
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1030 – 1210 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Bridgewater State University

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Application Strategy
Apply to the Commonwealth Honors Program at Bridgewater State during your application, since honors students get priority course registration, dedicated advising, and access to research funding that is not available to the general student body.
Test Score Strategy
Since Bridgewater State does not require test scores, consider leaving your score off your application if it falls below the mid range for admitted students, and let your GPA and coursework carry the weight instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Bridgewater State University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$35k/yr$10.0k
30k-48k~$35k/yr$11.6k
48k-75k~$35k/yr$13.6k
75k-110k~$35k/yr$16.9k
110k+~$35k/yr$21.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

55%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$47k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
7,495
Undergrad Enrollment
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