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Bridgewater State University Teaching Programs

Bridgewater State University is a public institution located in Bridgewater, MA. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Bridgewater State University Rankings

Bridgewater State University has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#36 of 120	State — Massachusetts
Overall Quality	#64 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#594 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Bridgewater State University?

Contact information for Bridgewater State University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA 02325
Phone:	5085311000
Website:	www.bridgew.edu/
Admissions:	www.bridgew.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.bridgew.edu/admissions/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Bridgewater State University?

You can apply to Bridgewater State University online at: www.bridgew.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply

Bridgewater State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Bridgewater State University

This is what Bridgewater State University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Bridgewater State University?

Bridgewater State University admits 88%, which makes it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 19% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

8% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Bridgewater State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 550 and 650. Math scores were between 510 and 613.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1060 to 1263. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Bridgewater State University ranged between 25 and 30.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Bridgewater State University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,022	3,449	86%
Women	4,977	4,449	89%

Can I Afford Bridgewater State University?

The average net price after aid at Bridgewater State University is $17,970. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$910
In-State Fees	$10,824
Out-of-State Tuition	$7,050
Out-of-State Fees	$10,824
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$11,734
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$17,874

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 19% of students at Bridgewater State University receive some form of financial aid (1,515 students).

About 65% of students at Bridgewater State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,024 per student.

32% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,324.

Student Loan Debt

75% of Bridgewater State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $4,706 per year.

Bridgewater State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,117 students enrolled at Bridgewater State University. Bridgewater State University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,899 undergraduate students at Bridgewater State University, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Bridgewater State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	189
Black or African American	900
Hispanic	821
White	5,221
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Two or More Races	608
Non-Resident	71

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Bridgewater State University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	1,429
Rhode Island	24
Connecticut	20
New Hampshire	20
New York	9

Additionally, approximately 0.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Bridgewater State University Graduate Student Diversity

1,378 of Bridgewater State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Bridgewater State University, approximately 24% are male and 76% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Bridgewater State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	22
Black or African American	96
Hispanic	85
White	1,061
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	49
Non-Resident	45

Online Learning at Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater State University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

4,293 undergraduate students at Bridgewater State University took at least one online class — of those, 585 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 321 students took at least one online class and 507 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Bridgewater State University

Below are the teaching degree programs are offered by Bridgewater State University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	133	54	—	208
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	112	48	—	160
Special Education and Teaching	45	67	—	113
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	28	—	52
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	10	—	39
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	35	—	35
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	—	—	18
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education	—	—	—	3

Academic Programs at Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater State University offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Bridgewater State University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.