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Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, Massachusetts · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$46,673

Acceptance Rate

89%

Graduation Rate

55%

Annual Tuition

$11,389

At a Glance

Total Students

7,899

Retention Rate

77%

Faculty Ratio

17

Financial Aid

71%

Median Debt

$24,286

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Bridgewater State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 89.2% and a student body of 7,899. The in-state tuition is $11,389. The university has a graduation rate of 55.3% and a retention rate of 76.9%. Over 71% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $42,562, increasing to $46,673 after five years, and $57,466 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $24,286.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$43k

1 YEAR

$47k

5 YEARS

$57k

10 YEARS

Top 45% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Bridgewater State University alumni earn a median salary of $42,562. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $46,673, and after ten years, the median salary is $57,466. The median debt for graduates is $24,286.

Bridgewater State University has an 89.2% acceptance rate and a 55.3% graduation rate. The retention rate is 76.9%. 71.4% of students receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $11,389.

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Campus Location

Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Bridgewater, MA 02325

Bridgewater State University is located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bridgewater State University has an acceptance rate of 89.2%.