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Bridgewater State University

#759 in US ranking Bridgewater, MA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$28,736
Tuition & fees
$19,134
Avg. aid
$10,024
Receiving aid
96%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
88%
SAT range
1060–1263
ACT range
25–30

Outcomes

Graduation rate
53%
Median salary
$45,871
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Bridgewater State University?

Bridgewater State's recurring campus events include Kick-Off Week, Homecoming, and Spring Carnival. Together they provide different points in the academic year for students to gather outside classes.

Kick-Off Week introduces activities and ways to get involved near the start of the year. Homecoming brings current students and alumni together around university programming and athletics. Spring Carnival offers a later-year student-life event. Particular activities, dates, and eligibility to attend can change, so the annual campus calendar is more useful than assuming each event follows the same format every year.

What are the student housing and dining options at Bridgewater State University?

Bridgewater State offers university-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational residence options. Campus housing is available, but availability should not be mistaken for a guarantee of a preferred room, building, or placement.

Students considering residence should review housing eligibility, application dates, deposits, room-selection rules, and what happens if demand exceeds available spaces. The reported residence facilities have high-speed internet access. Meal plans and campus dining provide on-campus food options; the appropriate plan depends on a student's residence assignment and eating habits. Commuters and students seeking off-campus housing should compare lease terms and transportation costs separately from the university's residential charges.

Bridgewater State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

89

Bridgewater State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
17:1
Undergraduates living on campus
40%
Campus size
278 acres

Bridgewater State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 4

Part time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Bridgewater State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Clement C. Maxwell Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Bridgewater State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Bridgewater State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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