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
Public Health
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
Photonics and Optical Engineering
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
Dance
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Graphic Design
Music
Photography

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,881

Applied

7,671

Accepted

8,369

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,195

Females Applied

4,667

Females Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,686

Males Applied

3,004

Males Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.21

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	563	510	610
SAT Math	543	500	590
ACT Composite	22	19	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

910

In-state

7,050

Out-of-state

Fees

9,822

Full-time student fees

14,162

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	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

8,369

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

5%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.54%
Black or African American	11.53%
White or Caucasian	71.51%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.12%
Asian	1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.02%
Two or more races	5.24%
Other	0.75%

Gender

Male (40.67%)

Female (59.33%)

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:
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:
Program Council, BSU Student Education Association of MA, Bears Who Care, Environmental Action Team and Best Buddies

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

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

749

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 338

Part-time - 411

Male - 325

Female - 424