Bridgewater State University, MA
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Bridgewater State University Rankings
Affordability67
Selectivity21
Retention44
Graduation25
Earnings39
Diversity34
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Bridgewater State University
86%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
14%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education19%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs3%
History3%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting9%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology13%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences7%
Transportation and Materials Moving3%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Bridgewater State University
90%
Admission Rate
530
Median SAT Math
540
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)490–570
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–580
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Bridgewater State University
$10K
In-State Tuition
$17K
Out-of-State Tuition
$23K
Average Total Cost
$18K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Bridgewater State University
77%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
64%
Repayment Rate
$258
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 31% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 26% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 60% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 64% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 68% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 73% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Bridgewater State University
78%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
14%
Withdrawal Rate
60%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 36% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 60% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 61% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 45% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 58% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 62% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 40% | 51% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 49% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 75% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 51% | 54% | 44% |
| Other race | 38% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Bridgewater State University
95%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$25K
25 Pctl Salary
$48K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $25K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $48K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $56K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $45K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at Bridgewater State University
9,312
Undergraduates
57%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
1,486
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 11% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 73% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 31% | 24% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Bridgewater State University, MA
Southeastern Technical Institute
6 miles, W
Massasoit Community College
6 miles, N
Stonehill College
7 miles, NW