Overview

Bridgewater State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Bridgewater, MA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Undergraduate Admissions Welcome Center
45 Plymouth St
Bridgewater, MA  02325
United States

Contact Mr. Gregg Meyer
Dean of University Admissions
Email: admission@bridgew.edu
Phone: 508-531-1237
Fax: 508-531-1746

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting And Finance
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Kinesiotherapy/kinesiotherapist
Public Health, General
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Geography And Environmental Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Optics/optical Sciences
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Youth Services/administration
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
American Government And Politics (united States)
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,807

Applied

7,725

Accepted

8,116

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,920

Females Applied

4,421

Females Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,887

Males Applied

3,304

Males Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.31

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	Interview
Recommended	Essay One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 15th	December 15th	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	February 15th	January 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th	Yes
Transfer	August 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	565	520	615
SAT Math	553	510	600
ACT Composite	22	19	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

910

In-state

7,050

Out-of-state

Fees

10,018

Full-time student fees

14,162

Room & board

9,488

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees Alumni

Financial Aid

9,146

Avg. Financial Aid Package

9,508

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,269

Avg. Loan Aid

3,958

Avg. Grant Aid

6,901

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

73%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

15%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

8,116

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

6%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.49%
Black or African American	10.94%
White or Caucasian	70.43%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.1%
Asian	2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	6.1%
Other	0.49%

Gender

Male (41.78%)

Female (58.22%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Kick-Off Week, Homecoming and Spring Carnival

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
co-ed fraternity

Most popular organizations:
Bears Who Care, Environmental Action Team, BSU Chapter of the Student Education Association of MA, Program Council and Student Theatre Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No		No
Gymnastics	No		No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No	Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No		No
Gymnastics	No		No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

736

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 330

Part-time - 406

Male - 305

Female - 431