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Bridgewater State College
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Information Summary
Ranks 809th overall and 43rd in Massachusetts
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
77.8 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$18,293 |
| Admission
Success rate |
69% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
23 / 1110 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
23 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
75% / 31% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
9,655 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate comprehensive |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Post-master's certificate |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 142nd on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | 5 | 0.50 |
| Forcible rape | 4 | 0.40 |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | N/A | N/A |
| Violent crime | 9 | 0.91 |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.70 |
| Larceny-theft | 62 | 6.24 |
| Vehicle theft | 4 | 0.40 |
| Property crime | 73 | 7.35 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Bridgewater State College?
Ranks 1214th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $910 | $910 | $7,050 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $5,123 | $5,123 | $5,123 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $246 | $246 | $502 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $1,675 | $1,675 | $1,675 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $4,993 | $4,993 | $4,993 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $278 | $278 | $278 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $18,293 | $18,293 | $24,433 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $18,605 | $18,605 | $24,745 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $11,033 | $11,033 | $17,173 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $5,506 |
$5,506 |
$11,646 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,614 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,300 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,332 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,100 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,100 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 6,487 (2,701 male / 3,786 female) |
| Admitted | 4,507 (1,764 male / 2,743 female) |
| Admission rate | 69% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,584 (632 male / 952 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,551 (616 male / 935 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 33 (16 male / 17 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 9,655 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Bridgewater State College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Bridgewater State College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | New England Football Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 934th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 3% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 23 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 846th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 96% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 450 / 550 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 460 / 560 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 910 / 1110 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 2,613 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $5,320 |
| Board Fee | $2,940 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Bridgewater State College Ranks 4512th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $1,577 | 207 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $952 | 647 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $514 | 388 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,490 | 821 | |
| Any financial aid type | 974 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Bridgewater State College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 58 | 62 | 120 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 182 | 211 | 393 |
Hispanic | 76 | 106 | 182 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 60 | 80 | 140 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 14 | 24 | 38 |
White Non-Hispanic | 2,770 | 4,527 | 7,297 |
Race Unknown | 554 | 931 | 1,485 |
| Total | 3,714 | 5,941 | 9,655 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Bridgewater State College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 13 | 11 | 24 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 28 | 26 | 54 |
Hispanic | 5 | 18 | 23 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 3 | 13 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 1 | 3 |
White Non-Hispanic | 387 | 643 | 1,030 |
Race Unknown | 39 | 58 | 97 |
| Total | 484 | 760 | 1,244 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Bridgewater State College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 145 | 173 | |
| 14 | 138 | 152 | |
| 82 | 48 | 130 | |
| 6 | 96 | 102 | |
| 52 | 50 | 102 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Bridgewater State College Ranks 768th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $64,617 ($65,967 male / $63,090 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 292 (155 male / 137 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 287 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $5,118,234 |
Bridgewater State College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Bridgewater State College is a public liberal arts college located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Gates House (1876 – 6,138 ft²) is a small woodframe structure that was once the dwelling house of Samuel Gates. Boyden Hall (1924 – 63,248 ft²) was constructed as the main building of Bridgewater Normal School following the campus fire of 1924. Tillinghast Hall (1916 – 51,760 ft²), known as “Tilly,” is located at the corner of School and Summer streets. Named after the first principal of Bridgewater Normal School, it houses faculty offices, department offices, a dining hall, the campus Post Office, and Health Services. The Art Center (1904 – 14,924 ft²) was originally constructed as the Boyden Gymnasium (an indoor track remains on the second floor). Summer Street House (1925 – 3,831 ft²), a former home near the Alumni Center and Maxwell Library, houses the Political Science Department. Davis Alumni Center (1990 – 6,492 ft²), another former home, houses the alumni services office. The Adrian Rondileau Campus Center (1970 – 161,000 ft²) was constructed over land that was once Boyden Park on Park Street. It also houses offices for the Center for Multicultural and International Affairs, the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership, the Program Committee, the Student Government Association, Visitor Information, Career Services, and Conference and Events Services. The Marshall Conant Science Building (1964 – 99,700 ft²), named after one of the Normal School’s early principals, is located on Park Street, and is home to the school’s science departments (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth Sciences and Geography). A short distance away from the campus located in the woods off of 400 Summer Street is the Observatory (1973 – 500 ft²). The John Joseph Moakley Center for Technological Applications (1995 – 49,000 ft²) is named for the late former US Representative John Joseph Moakley. Walter and Marie Hart Hall (1979 – 25,500 ft²) is a building located behind, and adjacent to, the Moakley Center – the two buildings are connected. Martha Burnell School (1979 – 70,650 ft²), located behind, and adjacent to, Hart Hall, is an elementary school run cooperatively by Bridgewater State College and the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District. East Campus Commons (2002 – 32,000 ft²) is one of the newest buildings on campus. The Adrian Tinsley Center (2002 – 84,000 ft²) was constructed at the same time as East Campus Commons and East Hall. Also constructed at this time was the Operations Center (2003 – 30,632 ft²), located slightly downhill from Shea and Durgin Halls (see below). Woodward Hall (1912 – 57,920 ft²) was also constructed in the early 20th century following the campus fire. Scott Hall (1960 – 41,436 ft²), located behind the Campus Center and across from the Davis Alumni Center, is a co-ed dorm housing 143 students. Pope Hall (1960 – 36,360 ft²), located in front of the Campus Center, across from the Art Center, and next to the science building, is a co-ed dorm housing 160 students. James DiNardo Hall (1989 – 56,700 ft²) are co-ed dormitories located on the East Campus, separated from the above buildings (West Campus) by a MBTA rail line (see above). East Hall (2002 – 84,000 ft²), a new co-ed dorm that houses 300 students, is located across a small courtyard from the East Campus Commons. Great Hill Student Apartments (1978 – 51,000 ft²), located up Great Hill from East Hall, is a series of apartment buildings for students aged twenty-one and over. Shea Hall (1967 – 64,344 ft²) and Durgin Hall (1967 – 64,344 ft²) “The Hill” occupy a symmetrical building up Great Hill from the apartments. In an effort to increase the number of residential students that attend Bridgewater State College, construction is underway of two new 400-bed dorms on the East campus in two phases.
Bridgewater State College Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service, Veterans Counselor and Women’s Services can help. Bridgewater State College is unique in its study options. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. For instance, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Visiting/Exchange Student Program and Washington Semester.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Bridgewater State College.
- Communications & Journalism:
- Communications/Rhetoric
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Public Administration and Service:
- Social Work
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Cellular/Molecular Biology, Environmental Biology
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Communication Disorders, Kinesiotherapy
- History:
- History – General
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Spanish
- Popular majors:
- fifteen percent psychology, fourteen percent business per marketing, twelve percent education, eight percent social sciences, seven percent communications per journalism, seven percent security and protective services, six percent english, five percent history, five percent visual and performing arts
- Social Sciences:
- American Government/Politics, Archaeology, Economics, Geography, International Relations, Political Science/Government, Sociology
- Education:
- Art Teacher Education, Biology Teacher Education, Drama/Dance Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, Health Occupations Teacher Education, Health Teacher Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Special Education
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Ethics, Philosophy
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Entrepreneurial Studies, Finance/Banking, International Business, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management, Transportation/Transportation Management
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art History/Criticism/Conservation, Crafts/Folk Art/Artisanry, Drama/Theater Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, Graphic Design, Music – General, Photography
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Exercise Sciences, recreation & fitness – general, Sport/Fitness Administration
- Security and Protective Services:
- Criminal Justice Studies
- English Language and Literature:
- Creative Writing, English Language & Literature – General
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Geochemistry, Geology, Physics
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science
Besides, for international students, the application fee is 25. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 15th of February.
Bridgewater State College Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 80% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 75%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. An instance of this, there were one thousand, two hundred and fifty-four total number of transfer students who applied and one thousand, one hundred and sixty-three total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty-five dollars regular application fee, twenty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, twenty-five dollars online application fee and point zero .
Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of February and Regardless of which application you submit, this school will notify you by the 1st of April. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Transfer students must apply no later than the 1st of June, with priority applications due on the 1st of April. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. The regular application is due the 15th of February. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 15th of February.
Bridgewater State College Financial Aid
Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Minority Status, Leadership and State/District Residency. Financial aid distribution is at twenty-seven percent scholarships per grants and seventy-three percent loans per jobs. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Minority Status, Leadership and State/District Residency.
Bridgewater State College Students
Bridgewater State College offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Additionally, it is part of an Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus. The school’s size is approximately seven thousand, four hundred and sixty-seven degree-seeking undergrads, one thousand, three hundred and thirty-two first-time degree-seeking freshmen and one thousand, seven hundred and ninety-eight graduate enrollment. The university is a Public, Liberal Arts College, Teachers College/College of Education, Four-year, Coed, where 80 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Additionally, the student body consists of ninety-five percent in-state students, five percent out-of-state students, nine percent part-time students, fifty-seven percent women, forty-three percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, two percent asian per pacific islander, six percent black per non-hispanic, two percent hispanic, eighty-one percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, seven percent race per ethnicity unreported, six percent in top 10th of graduating class, thirty percent in top quarter of graduating class, sixty-nine percent in top half of graduating class, seven percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, ten percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, twelve percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, eighteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, thirty-seven percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49.
This school features the Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus. Incidentally, the school is located 30 miles from Boston, 35 miles from Providence, Rhode Island.Students should note the housing policies: forty-nine percent of first-year students live in college housing, twenty-nine percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Women’s Housing, Apartments For Single Students, Special Housing For International Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, one hundred and fifty dollars amount of housing deposit and point zero .
Bridgewater State College Athletics
The Bears are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Intramural Football
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_indoor
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Wrestling















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