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Contact & Visit
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Contact
Gregg Meyer
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
45 Plymouth Street
Bridgewater, MA 02325
Bridgewater, MA 02325
Phone
508-531-1237
Email
admission@bridgew.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
DMF Science Center
Student Union
Bear's Den
Tinsley Athletic Center
East Campus Commons
Student Union
Bear's Den
Tinsley Athletic Center
East Campus Commons
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Faculty visits are made through contacting the department directly and athletics visits are made by emailing the athletics department
Advance Notice
1 week
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
MBTA Commuter Rail; Logan International Airport (37 mi)
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the North: Take I-93 to Route 24 South, follow directions to Bridgewater Center.
From the West: Follow the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) to I-495 South to Exit 7A (Route 24 North), follow directions to Bridgewater Center.
From Cape Cod: Follow I-495 North to Exit 7A (Route 24 North), follow directions to Bridgewater Center.
From Providence/the South: Follow I-95 North to I-495 South to Exit 7A (Route 24 North), follow directions to Bridgewater Center.
Local Accommodations
Residence Inn Boston Bridgewater ($130-$205)
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 8,807
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Average HS GPA: 3.31
GPA Breakdown
17%
4.0
9%
3.75 - 3.99
13%
3.50 - 3.74
14%
3.25 - 3.49
14%
3.00 - 3.24
25%
2.50 - 2.99
9%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 615
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 600
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1030 - 1110
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 25
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Early Action — November 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
17:1
Total Faculty
737
with Terminal Degree
457
432
Women
305
Men
99
Minority
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
39%
Graduate in 5 years
58%
Graduate in 6 years
63%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Environmental Biology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting and Finance.
Accounting.
Management Science.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication, General.
Public Relations/Image Management.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Educational/Instructional Technology.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Health Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Special Education and Teaching.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Public Health, General.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Geophysics and Seismology.
Optics/Optical Sciences.
Physical Sciences.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Geography, Other.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Music, General.
Musical Theatre.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Jeff Corwin
Actor, Conservationist, Producer, TV Host
Jeffrey Donovan
Actor
Mark Goddard
Actor, Film Writer
Joan Menard
Massachusetts Senate (1999-2011), House of Representatives (1979-1999)
Lou Gorman
Boston Red Sox
Robert Stack
Actor, Television Host
Ann Hobson Pilot
Principal Harpist of Boston Symphony Orchestra
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
39%
Graduate in 5 years
58%
Graduate in 6 years
63%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Dec 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,888
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,613
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,500
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
81%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$33,324
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$7,116
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$910
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$7,050
Required Fees
$10,018
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$4,674
Transportation for Commuters
$2,000
On-Campus Room and Board
$14,162
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
8,116
Foreign Countries Represented
20
Demographics
2.10%
Asian
10.92%
Black
9.48%
Hispanic
70.33%
Caucasian
58% female
42% male
6% are out of state
81% are full time
19% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
Campus Environment
Village
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Other
Theme Housing
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Student Accessibility Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Jenna Shales (Associate Director)
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Evaluations conducted by a qualified professional; Testing must be current (within 3 years of date of admission); Documentation should be comprehensive- diagnostic interview, assessment (aptitude, achievement, and information processing); Documentation must include a specific diagnosis; Actual test scores from standardized instruments, and clinical summary should be providedDocumentation Required for ADHD
Evaluations conducted by a qualified professional; Testing must be current (within 3 years of date of admission); Documentation should be comprehensive- diagnostic interview, assessment (aptitude, achievement, and information processing); Documentation must include a specific diagnosis; Actual test scores from standardized instruments, and clinical summary should be providedSpecial Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
90
Number of Honor Societies
Number of Social Sororities
5
Number of Religious Organizations
5
1% join a fraternity
2% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
6% participate in intramural sports
6% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Bears)
11 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Bears)
13 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Equestrian Sports
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Diving
Equestrian Sports
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
LGBT Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Boston University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Boston University
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups: The Lewis and Gaines Center for Inclusion and Equity (LGCIE - Legacy) encourages equity and promotes the celebration of cultural pluralism at Bridgewater State University. LGCIE strives to create a community that appreciates the history, culture and traditions of underserved students, and believes in the positive relationship between multiculturalism and student achievement. LGCIE also fosters cross-divisional collaborations that assist with the retention of BSU students.
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Boston University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Boston University
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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BSU has contractual agreements.
