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About Bridgewater State
Bridgewater State University is a public, state university in the suburb of Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Bridgewater State was founded in 1840. The college currently enrolls around 9,604 students per year, including 8,152 undergraduates.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Bridgewater State University
It is moderately difficult to get into Bridgewater State. The acceptance rate at Bridgewater State is 88%. In 2022, 8,807 students applied to Bridgewater State and 7,725 were admitted.
| Bridgewater State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 88% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 95% |
| Average GPA | 3.3 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 95% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 14.3% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Bridgewater State University is located in the town of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, in the suburbs of Boston.
If you want to see Bridgewater State for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Route 24/I-495/I-95 to Bridgewater, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Logan International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Bridgewater State University and Bridgewater are like without leaving home.
College Info
Bridgewater State Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Bridgewater State is Feb 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Bridgewater State is Aug 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Bridgewater State SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1030 - 1200
Math SAT Range
510 - 600
Reading SAT Range
520 - 615
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1200 and Above
Good
1030 to 1200
Avg
1030 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Bridgewater State students is 1118. Applicants with SAT scores of 1200 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Bridgewater State, while applicants with SAT scores between 1030 to 1200 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1030 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Bridgewater State.
Bridgewater State Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$25,090
In State$31,230
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$910
$7,050
Fees
$10,018
$10,018
Housing
$14,162
$14,162
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Bridgewater State is like? There are approximately 9,604 students enrolled at Bridgewater State, including 8,152 undergraduate students and 1,452 graduate students. 80% percent of students attend school full-time, 94% percent are from MA and 6% percent of students are from other states.
80%
Full Time19%
Part Time94%
In State6%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
9,604
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
88%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$10,928
Out-of-State
$17,068
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 15
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