Bridgewater State University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$910

2022 Average Net Price

$17,225

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

1.73%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

87.7%

8,807 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

9,604

73.1% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

56.1%

773 Graduates

About

Bridgewater State University is a higher education institution located in Plymouth County, MA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bridgewater State University were General Psychology (312 degrees awarded), Management Science (188 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (164 degrees).

In 2022, 2,678 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bridgewater State University. 69.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,048 degrees), 8.19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (250 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bridgewater State University is $910, which is $−23,086 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Bridgewater State University is $910, which is $23,086 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,225.

In 2022, 71% 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

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Bridgewater State University was $910. The cost of tuition at Bridgewater State University is $−23,086 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$17,225

2022 Value

35.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Bridgewater State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,225. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Bridgewater State University grew by 35.2%.

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 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at Bridgewater State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 18.3% with respect to 2021, when 60% 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 8,807 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 0.833% annual growth. Out of those 8,807 applicants, 7,725 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.7% acceptance rate.

There were 9,604 students enrolled at Bridgewater State University in 2022. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bridgewater State University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

7,725

Accepted Out of 8,807

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bridgewater State University was 87.7% (7,725 admissions from 8,807 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 86.4%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 0.833%, while admissions grew by 0.704%.

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

14%

Submission Percentage (2022)

225

Scores Submitted (2022)

14% of enrolled first-time students at Bridgewater State University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bridgewater State University had a total enrollment of 9,604 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Bridgewater State University is 7,025 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,579. This means that 73.1% of students enrolled at Bridgewater State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bridgewater State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.3% White, 10.4% Black or African American, 8.81% Hispanic or Latino, 5.76% Two or More Races, 2.13% Asian, 0.115% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0416% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bridgewater State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.6%), followed by White Male (29.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.98%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (60.1%), followed by White Male (14.3%) and Black or African American Female (8.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bridgewater State University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,604 students. The full-time enrollment at Bridgewater State University is 7,025 and the part-time enrollment is 2,579. This means that 73.1% of students enrolled at Bridgewater State University are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% 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

75%

2022 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 75%. 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 (2022)

White
6,850 enrolled students
Black or African American
999 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
846 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bridgewater State University is 71.3% White, 10.4% Black or African American, 8.81% Hispanic or Latino, 5.76% Two or More Races, 2.13% Asian, 0.115% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0416% 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 79 students (0.823%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 1,026 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 (2,048 degrees awarded). There were 8.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (250 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bridgewater State University is General Psychology (312 degrees awarded), followed by Management Science (188 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (164 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (71 degrees awarded), Education (706 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (176 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 (1,768,811 people), Secondary school teachers (559,334 people), Education administrators (350,952 people), Other managers (276,644 people), and Social workers, all other (276,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Bridgewater State University in 2022 are History (71 degrees awarded), Education (706 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (176 degrees), English (95 degrees), and Psychology (326 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

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 Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Bridgewater State University are History (71 degrees awarded), Education (706 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (176 degrees), English (95 degrees), and Psychology (326 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (3,326,710 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (564,440 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (361,855 people), Individual & family services (278,999 people), and Outpatient care centers (250,155 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 (2022)

General Psychology
312 degrees awarded
Management Science
188 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
164 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bridgewater State University was General Psychology with 312 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

826

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,852

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 826 degrees were awarded to men at Bridgewater State University, which is 0.446 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,852).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 107 degrees were awarded to men at Bridgewater State University in Management Science, which is 1.32 times more than the 81 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 273 degrees were awarded to men at Bridgewater State University in General Psychology, which is 7 times more than the 39 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 36% of students graduating from Bridgewater State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Bridgewater State University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 1.29% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,048 degrees awarded
Black or African American
250 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
151 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bridgewater State University is white (2,048 degrees awarded). There were 8.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (250 degrees).

1.05% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
1,420 degrees awarded
White Male
628 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
173 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bridgewater State University is white female (1,420 degrees awarded). There were 2.26 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (628 degrees).

Operations

Bridgewater State University has an endowment valued at nearly $61M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 74.1k (0.121%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Bridgewater State University had a total salary expenditure of 234M. Bridgewater State University employs 143 Professors, 100 Associate professors and 80 Assistant professors. Most academics at Bridgewater State University are Male Professor (73), Female Professor (70), and Female Associate professor (59).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bridgewater State University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 286 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 146 employees, and Service with 127 employees.

Endowment

$61M

2022 Endowment

6.33%

decline from 2021

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

$105M

2022 Salaries

7.86%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Bridgewater State University paid a median of $105M in salaries, which represents 45% of their overall expenditure ($234M) and a 7.86% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.04% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.94% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$30.5M

Instructional Salaries

330

Number of Employees

In 2022, Bridgewater State University paid a total of $30.5M to 330 employees working as instructors, which represents 29% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

143 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

286 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bridgewater State University were Professor with 143 employees, Associate professor with 100 employees, and Assistant professor with 80 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bridgewater State University were Business and Financial Operations with 286 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 146 employees, and Service with 127 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bridgewater State University was Male Professor with 73 employees, Female Professor with 70 employees, and Female Associate professor with 59 employees.

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

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