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89%
Open Admissions
55%
Graduation
About Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater State University is a public four-year institution located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. With an enrollment of approximately 7,899 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 89%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 55%. Graduates earn a median salary of $57,466 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $17,970 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
89%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
55%
Enrollment
7,899
Total students
Median Earnings
$57,466
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$11,389
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,529
Per year
Average Net Price
$17,970
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
18 – 27
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
510
Median
545
75th
600
200800
ACT Composite
25th
18
Median
24
75th
27
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$17,529/yr
In-State Tuition$11,389/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$17,970/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$71,880
10-Year Earnings
$574,660
ROI Multiple
8.0×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Bridgewater State University
Student Outcomes
55%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$57k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
7,899
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
