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Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater State University is a public university in a large suburb of the Boston, MA metro with 8,172 students and a 88% acceptance rate.

Bridgewater, Massachusetts · Public · Suburb, large · 8,172 students

NCAA Division III · Massachusetts State College Athletic AssociationEarly action Nov 15

Admission rate

88%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,180

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

18–27

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$16,383

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

53%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

77%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$57,466

10 years after entry

Students

8,172

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 15, 2026
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		February 15, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: bridgew.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$10,007
$30,001–48,000$11,579
$48,001–75,000$13,559
$75,001–110,000$16,904
Over $110,000$21,176

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreBridgewater State University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 161 4 Mathematical Reasoning
Calculus BC3MATH 161 & 162 8 Mathematical Reasoning
Biology3BIOL 100 & Biology Free Elective 8 Natural Sciences – Lab
Chemistry3Chemistry Free Elective 7 Natural Science (Lab & non-Lab)
United States History3HIST 221 & HIST 222 6 Humanities & U.S. Constitution
Psychology3PSYC 100 3 Social/Behavioral Sciences
Statistics3MATH 110 3 Mathematical Reasoning
Computer Science A3**COMP 151 or CS Free Elective 3 None
Show all 41 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 161 4 Mathematical Reasoning
Calculus BC3MATH 161 & 162 8 Mathematical Reasoning
Biology3BIOL 100 & Biology Free Elective 8 Natural Sciences – Lab
Chemistry3Chemistry Free Elective 7 Natural Science (Lab & non-Lab)
United States History3HIST 221 & HIST 222 6 Humanities & U.S. Constitution
Psychology3PSYC 100 3 Social/Behavioral Sciences
Statistics3MATH 110 3 Mathematical Reasoning
Computer Science A3**COMP 151 or CS Free Elective 3 None
Macroeconomics3ECON 102 3 Social/Behavioral Sciences
Microeconomics3ECON 101 3 Social/Behavioral Sciences
World History: Modern3
HIST 131 & HIST 132 6 Humanities…HIST 131 & HIST 132 6 Humanities, Multiculturalism & Global Cultural
European History3
HIST 111 & HIST 112 6 Humanities…HIST 111 & HIST 112 6 Humanities, Multiculturalism & Global Cultural
Human Geography3
GEOG 151 3 Global Culture, Multiculturalism…GEOG 151 3 Global Culture, Multiculturalism, Social/Behavioral Sciences
Spanish Language and Culture3LASP 101 & LASP 102 6 Global Culture & Humanities
Art History3Art Free Elective 6 Fine/Performing Arts
Music Theory3MUSC 170 3 Fine/Performing Arts, Quantitative Reasoning
African American Studies3
Free Elective 3 Humanities & Diversity, Equity &…Free Elective 3 Humanities & Diversity, Equity & Social Justice
Art - 2D Design3ARTS 130 3 Fine/Performing Arts
Art – 3D Design3ARTS 140 3 Fine/Performing Arts
Art-Drawing3ARTS 125 3 Fine/Performing Arts
Chinese Language and Culture3LACH 101 & LACH 102 6 Global Culture & Humanities
Comp Science Principles3CS Free Elective 3 None
Comparative Government and Politics3
POLI 275 3 Global Culture, Multiculturalism…POLI 275 3 Global Culture, Multiculturalism, Social/Behavioral Sciences
Cybersecurity3Free Elective 3 None
ENGL Lang and Comp3* ENGL 101 & ENGL 102 6 Core Skills Writing
English LIT/Comp3
* ENGL 101 & ENGL 251 6 Core Skill Writing (ENGL…* ENGL 101 & ENGL 251 6 Core Skill Writing (ENGL 101) Humanities & Writing Intensive (ENGL 251)
Environmental Sci3Biology Free Elective 8 Natural Sciences – Lab
French Language and Culture3LAFR 101 & LAFR 102 6 Global Culture & Humanities
German Language and Culture3LAGE 101 & LAGE 102 6 Global Culture & Humanities
Govt and Politics US3POLI 172 3 Social/Behavioral Sciences & U.S. Constitution
Italian Language and Culture3LAIT 101 & LAIT 102 6 Global Culture & Humanities
Japanese Language and Culture3LAJA 101 & LAJA 102 6 Global Culture & Humanities
Latin3LALT 101 & LALT 102 6 Global Culture & Humanities
Physics B3Physics Free Elective 4 Natural Sciences – Lab
Physics C: Mechanics3Physics Free Elective 4 Natural Sciences – Lab
Physics I3Physics Free Elective 4 Natural Sciences – Lab
Physics II3Physics Free Elective 4 Natural Sciences – Lab
Precalculus3MATH 150 4 Mathematical Reasoning
Research3Free Elective 3 None
Seminar3Free Elective 3 None
Spanish Literature and Culture3Spanish Free Elective 3 Global Culture & Humanities

Source: bridgew.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Psychology213
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies125
Management Science124
Speech Communication and Rhetoric110
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences81
Social Work76
Accounting and Finance69
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching64
Show the other 36 majors
English Language and Literature63
Biology/Biological Sciences57
Communication Sciences and Disorders55
History54
Marketing/Marketing Management53
Special Education and Teaching45
Computer Science44
Fine/Studio Arts36
Sociology34
Mathematics34
Early Childhood Education and Teaching32
Elementary Education and Teaching31
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology29
English/Language Arts Teacher Education27
Political Science and Government21
Health Teacher Education19
Economics18
Chemistry14
Anthropology12
Art Teacher Education9
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other9
Physics9
Public Health8
Geology/Earth Science8
Geography and Environmental Studies7
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts6
Music5
Drama and Dance Teacher Education5
Music Teacher Education5
Spanish Language and Literature4
Optics/Optical Sciences3
Dance3
Art History, Criticism and Conservation3
Philosophy2
Biology Teacher Education1
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

Basketball, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

5,025,517 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)

Nearest hub airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 15.7 of 20

Elevation

99 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

17°F

July high

83°F

Annual snowfall

34.3 in

Days at 90°F or higher

10 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$2,090 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, suburban campus, NCAA Division III, similar size