Bridgewater State University

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

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
City/urban, Community And Regional Planning
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Area Studies Related
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Cell And Molecular Biology
Environmental Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Finance
Business Administration And Management
Business, Management, And Marketing Related
Finance
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management
Transportation/mobility Management
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
Educational/instructional Technology
Elementary Education
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education
Special Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training
Communication Sciences And Disorders
Kinesiotherapy
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
History Related
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Physical Education Related
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation And Leisure
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ethics
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Chemistry Related
Geochemistry
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences Related
Geology/earth Science
Physics
Physics Related
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Developmental And Child Psychology
Health/medical Psychology
Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Science Technologies Related
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
American Government And Politics
Anthropology
Anthropology Related
Archeology
Economics
Geography
Geography Related
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology
Airline Pilot And Flight Crew
Aviation/airway Management
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Crafts, Folk Art And Artisanry
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Graphic Design
Music
Photography

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,806

Applied

6,135

Accepted

9,504

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,979

Females Applied

3,648

Females Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,827

Males Applied

2,487

Males Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.13

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 15th	April 15th	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 15th	Not reported
Transfer	February 15th	April 15th	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		500	580
SAT Math		490	570
ACT Composite	22	19	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

910

In-state

7,050

Out-of-state

Fees

9,822

Full-time student fees

13,300

Room & board

8,900

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	Minorities Employees

Financial Aid

8,446

Avg. Financial Aid Package

8,677

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,735

Avg. Loan Aid

5,724

Avg. Grant Aid

6,037

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

13%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

9,504

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

4%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.12%
Black or African American	8.83%
White or Caucasian	72.99%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.14%
Asian	1.75%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	4.88%
Other	1.05%

Gender

Male (41.29%)

Female (58.71%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	40%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Carnival, Greek Life Lip Sync and Homecoming and Family Day Fair

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:
BSU Chapter of the Student Education Association of Massachusetts, Residence Hall Association, Best Buddies, Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority and Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority

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		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby	No	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	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	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

789

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 355

Part-time - 434

Male - 373

Female - 416

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