Bridgewater State University
Public, 4-year
131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA 02325
Quick Facts
7,899
Total Enrollment
89%
Acceptance Rate
55%
Graduation Rate
$46,673
Median Earnings (6yr)
$11,389
In-State Tuition
$17,970
Avg Net Price
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1127
Avg SAT Score
About Bridgewater State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 131 Summer Street |
| City | Bridgewater, MA |
| ZIP Code | 02325 |
| County | Plymouth County |
President/Chief Administrator: Fred Clark (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 7,899 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 58% |
| Male | 42% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 69.3% |
| Black | 10.6% |
| Hispanic | 10.2% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6.7% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.4% |
| Unknown | 0.5% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 13.3% |
| Part-Time Students | 17.1% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 530 | 580 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 550 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 27 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$11,389
In-State Tuition
$17,529
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,164
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,970
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 30% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 71% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 30% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $24,286 |
| Median Total Debt | $18,746 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $31,250 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 64% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,267 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,771 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,464 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,161 |
| $110,001+ | $22,091 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$46,673
6 Years After
$50,191
8 Years After
$57,466
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $29,653 | 75th percentile: $59,170
Earnings by Family Income Background
$48,487
Low Income
$44,295
Middle Income
$44,383
High Income
Student Outcomes
77%
Full-Time Retention
43%
Part-Time Retention
55%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$10,418
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$11,167
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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