Bridgewater State University

www.bridgew.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$910

2021 Average Net Price

$12,744

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.73%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

86.4%

8,881 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

9,942

70.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

62.4%

931 Graduates

About

Bridgewater State University is a higher education institution located in Plymouth County, MA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bridgewater State University were General Psychology (345 degrees awarded), Management Science (184 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (161 degrees).

In 2021, 2,738 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bridgewater State University. 66.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,094 degrees), 8.72 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (240 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bridgewater State University is $910, which is $−22,274 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Bridgewater State University is $910, which is $−22,274 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,744.

In 2021, 60% of undergraduate students attending Bridgewater State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$910

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Bridgewater State University was $910. The cost of tuition at Bridgewater State University is $−22,274 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bridgewater State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,744

2021 Value

27.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Bridgewater State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,744. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Bridgewater State University grew by 27.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bridgewater State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,832

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bridgewater State University was of $13,832 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.91% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bridgewater State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at Bridgewater State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.45% with respect to 2020, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bridgewater State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.73%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Bridgewater State University was 1.73%, which represents 48 out of the 2778 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Bridgewater State University received 8,881 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 7.05% annual growth. Out of those 8,881 applicants, 7,671 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.4% acceptance rate.

There were 9,942 students enrolled at Bridgewater State University in 2021. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bridgewater State University has an overall enrollment yield of 18%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

7,671

Accepted Out of 8,881

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bridgewater State University was 86.4% (7,671 admissions from 8,881 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 82.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 7.05%, while admissions declined by −2.47%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bridgewater State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

18%

Submission Percentage (2021)

247

Scores Submitted (2021)

18% of enrolled first-time students at Bridgewater State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bridgewater State University had a total enrollment of 9,942 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Bridgewater State University is 7,021 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,921. This means that 70.6% of students enrolled at Bridgewater State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bridgewater State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.7% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 7.68% Hispanic or Latino, 4.97% Two or More Races, 2.05% Asian, 0.141% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0201% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bridgewater State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.1%), followed by White Male (29.7%) and Black or African American Female (5.98%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (60.7%), followed by White Male (13.6%) and Black or African American Female (7.39%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bridgewater State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,942 students. The full-time enrollment at Bridgewater State University is 7,021 and the part-time enrollment is 2,921. This means that 70.6% of students enrolled at Bridgewater State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bridgewater State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bridgewater State University was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Bridgewater State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bridgewater State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
7,231 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,066 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
764 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bridgewater State University is 72.7% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 7.68% Hispanic or Latino, 4.97% Two or More Races, 2.05% Asian, 0.141% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0201% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 112 students (1.13%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 902 more women than men received degrees from Bridgewater State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bridgewater State University is white (2,094 degrees awarded). There were 8.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (240 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bridgewater State University is General Psychology (345 degrees awarded), followed by Management Science (184 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (161 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bridgewater State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (81 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (705 degrees), and Psychology (353 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bridgewater State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,840,017 people), Secondary school teachers (509,722 people), Education administrators (347,241 people), Social workers, all other (266,362 people), and Other managers (262,244 people).

The most specialized majors at Bridgewater State University in 2021 are History (81 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (705 degrees), Psychology (353 degrees), English (91 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (154 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bridgewater State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Bridgewater State University are History (81 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (705 degrees), Psychology (353 degrees), English (91 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (154 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bridgewater State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,301,800 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (555,118 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (358,347 people), Individual & family services (274,821 people), and Outpatient care centers (234,865 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bridgewater State University.

Most Common (2021)

General Psychology
345 degree-majors awarded
Management Science
184 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
161 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bridgewater State University was General Psychology with 345 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Bridgewater State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

918

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,820

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 918 degrees were awarded to men at Bridgewater State University, which is 0.504 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,820).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bridgewater State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 117 degrees were awarded to men at Bridgewater State University in Management Science, which is 1.75 times more than the 67 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 302 degrees were awarded to men at Bridgewater State University in General Psychology, which is 7.02 times more than the 43 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 37% of students graduating from Bridgewater State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (71.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Bridgewater State University is Female and White (71.4% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.967% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,094 degrees awarded
Black or African American
240 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
178 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bridgewater State University is white (2,094 degrees awarded). There were 8.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (240 degrees).

1.17% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,401 degrees awarded
White Male
693 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
166 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bridgewater State University is white female (1,401 degrees awarded). There were 2.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (693 degrees).

Operations

Bridgewater State University has an endowment valued at nearly $65.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 17.9k (0.0275%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Bridgewater State University had a total salary expenditure of 208M. Bridgewater State University employs 139 Professors, 106 Associate professors and 86 Assistant professors. Most academics at Bridgewater State University are Male Professor (71), Female Professor (68), and Female Associate professor (58).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bridgewater State University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 260 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 148 employees, and Service with 141 employees.

Endowment

$65.1M

2021 Endowment

19.9%

growth from 2020

Bridgewater State University has an endowment valued at about $65.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Bridgewater State University grew 19.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14.7M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bridgewater State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$97.6M

2021 Salaries

6.04%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Bridgewater State University paid a median of $97.6M in salaries, which represents 46.9% of their overall expenditure ($208M) and a 6.04% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$29.7M

Instructional Salaries

338

Number of Employees

In 2021, Bridgewater State University paid a total of $29.7M to 338 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

139 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

260 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bridgewater State University were Professor with 139 employees, Associate professor with 106 employees, and Assistant professor with 86 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bridgewater State University were Business and Financial Operations with 260 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 148 employees, and Service with 141 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bridgewater State University was Male Professor with 71 employees, Female Professor with 68 employees, and Female Associate professor with 58 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bridgewater State University.