Value signal
Out-of-state value
OOS tuition below the public-university average.
This school$17.5k
Public 4-yr OOS avg$28k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$11,389
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,529
Avg On-Campus Living
$14,586
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,586
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$25,975
Net price (after aid)$17,970
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$11,267
$30k – $48k$12,771
$48k – $75k$16,464
$75k – $110k$19,161
$110k+$22,091
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$57,466
Median debt at graduation$24,286
Est. monthly loan payment$257
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.4×Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants30%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans71%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
55%
Freshman Retention
77%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Strong post-grad earnings
$57.5k above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$11.4k
Out-of-state
$17.5k
below avg
Net price
$18k
Pell
30%
Median debt
$24.3k
Earnings (10y)
$57.5k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Social SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeEngineeringVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (33)
Social Sciences
EconomicsSociology
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
CybersecurityData ScienceWeb Development
Education
Special EducationSecondary EducationElementary Education
Arts & Humanities
HistoryEnglish Literature
Admissions
Acceptance rate
89%
SAT range
1040 - 1230
ACT range
18 - 27
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Bridgewater State University located?
- Bridgewater State University is located in Bridgewater, MA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Bridgewater State University?
- Bridgewater State University is a public university based in MA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Bridgewater State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Bridgewater State University is approximately 89%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Bridgewater State University?
- Bridgewater State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $11,389 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Bridgewater State University?
- Bridgewater State University reports total enrollment of approximately 9,277 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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