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Bridgewater State University

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Bridgewater, MA

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Located in Bridgewater, MA, Bridgewater State University is a public mid-sized school with roughly 7,829 undergraduates. Bridgewater State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 88%. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer Science, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $87,099/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate88%
SAT range1060–1263
ACT range25–30
Undergrads7,829
Yield (admits who enroll)20%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$26,160
4-year grad rate54%
Median earnings, 10yr out$57,466

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans75%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out64%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$60,880/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$79,315/yr
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$64,769/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$56,968/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$87,099/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$58,255/yr
Special Education and Teaching$55,692/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$51,523/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$51,020/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$56,609/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$53,872/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$50,059/yr
History
History$52,936/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$64,178/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$54,709/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$80,287/yr
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$52,219/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$51,939/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$59,510/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$70,473/yr
Political Science and Government$58,936/yr
Geography and Cartography$57,550/yr
Sociology$54,224/yr
Anthropology$50,376/yr
Transportation and Materials Moving
Air Transportation$70,215/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$45,747/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity3,298
Typical room charge$9,488
Typical board charge$4,674

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bridgewater State University's acceptance rate?

Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, MA admits approximately 88% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Bridgewater State University?

Admitted students at Bridgewater State University typically score between 1060–1263 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Bridgewater State University?

Admitted students at Bridgewater State University typically score between 25–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Bridgewater State University cost?

Bridgewater State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $26,160 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Bridgewater State University require students to live on campus?

No -- Bridgewater State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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