Bridgewater State University (BSU)
Public four-year university in Bridgewater, MA that costs an average of $18,061 a year after financial aid, admits 88% of applicants and graduates 52% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$18,061
Acceptance rate
88%
Graduation rate
52%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$61,441
PublicLarge suburb7,829 undergraduates
Cost of BSU
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $28,736 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $12,194 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $18,334 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $15,805 |
| Books and supplies | $2,200 |
| Average net price after aid | $18,061 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $13,235 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,267 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $13,217 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $16,825 |
| $110,001+ | $23,368 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with BSU's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 88% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,180 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 550–650 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 510–613 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 25–30 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 52% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 75% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $51,943 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $61,441 |
| Rank in Massachusetts (earnings) | 50th of 65 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $23,465 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $267 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 36% |
| Students with federal loans | 72% |
Majors and programs at BSU
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (38)
Certificate programs (16)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 55 | $45,328 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| Anthropology | — | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | 8 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 7 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 1 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 26 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 6 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 1 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 13 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 2 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (26)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 35 | $76,837 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 56 | $70,965 | — |
| Social Work | 191 | $64,650 | $41,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 47 | $63,875 | — |
| English Language and Literature | 25 | $63,299 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 142 | $61,495 | $20,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 101 | $59,653 | $20,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 28 | $58,747 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 58 | $58,089 | $39,738 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 85 | $55,111 | $20,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Biology | 5 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 23 | — | $38,142 |
| Computer Science | 30 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 19 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 4 | — | — |
| Psychology | — | — | — |
| Public Administration | 19 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 4 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 44 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 21 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (10)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 63 | $93,647 | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 44 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lowell | $17,362 | 83% | $77,989 |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | Boston | $22,548 | 84% | $70,597 |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | North Dartmouth | $20,319 | 91% | $68,878 |
| Salem State University | Salem | $12,921 | 96% | $62,762 |
| Worcester State University | Worcester | $13,866 | 88% | $65,784 |
| Westfield State University | Westfield | $16,484 | 81% | $63,082 |
| Fitchburg State University | Fitchburg | $13,803 | 87% | $63,428 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst | $22,857 | 60% | $80,486 |
About BSU
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Bridgewater, MA |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 7,829 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Accreditor | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | bridgew.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is BSU's acceptance rate?
Bridgewater State University admits 88% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,180 on the SAT.
How much does BSU cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $28,736 a year (tuition and fees: $12,194 in-state, $18,334 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $18,061 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $13,235.
How much do BSU graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $61,441 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 50th of 65 similar colleges in Massachusetts. The best-paid bachelor's program is accounting and related services ($60,125 a year after graduation).
What is BSU's graduation rate?
52% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 75% of first-year students return for a second year.