Bridgewater State University is the largest of nine state universities in Massachusetts and continues to provide an affordable option for students in the region. Attend BSU for roughly a third of the cost of most private colleges - and with the Horace Mann Scholarship, attending is more affordable than ever for out-of-state students as well.

BSU is dedicated to student success. With intensive student-faculty engagement in the classroom - with an average class size of 22 students - and targeted support through the Academic Achievement Center, traditionally underserved and at-risk students are succeeding.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

February 15

Acceptance Rate

82%

SAT Range

950-1140

ACT Range

19-26

Application Fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$17,545 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$6,423 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

94%

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Academics

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Student Faculty Ratio

16:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

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Majors

Cybersecurity

BSU is building the most sophisticated cyber range in Massachusetts and is poised to be the leader in cybersecurity education and training in the state. We will offer a BS degree in Cybersecurity in Fall 2024. BSU already offers a Cybercriminology and Cybersecurity graduate certificate and is developing a master's degree in the field as well.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

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Mix of Online and on Campus
41%
On Campus
56%
Online
2%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

7,133 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

1,895

Undergrads Over 25

16%

Pell Grant

40%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$45,300 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

59%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

95%

National

83%