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Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, Massachusetts

10,349 Students on Campus
Bridgewater Location
28,780 Metro Population
10,349 Students on Campus
Bridgewater Location
28,780 Metro Population

About This Campus

For more than 185 years, Bridgewater State University has been transforming lives, helping all of our students get an outstanding education, begin rewarding careers and lift up their families. BSU is a safe, diverse, inclusive, welcoming community where all students and employees can find a home.

As the 10th largest university, public or private, in Massachusetts, Bridgewater provides a wide range of academic programs and innovative learning experiences inside and outside the classroom.

Bridgewater has one of the top-ranked undergraduate research programs in the nation and has more than 250 study abroad programs. BSU is ranked as the second leading university in Massachusetts for advancing the social mobility of students from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds and ninth in the nation for graduation rates. Founded as a school for teachers in 1840, Bridgewater still graduates more teachers and STEM educators than any institution in Massachusetts.

Ranked 3rd safest college campus in the entire US! Top ranked undergraduate research programs Over 3,000 courses available to choose from.

Convenient transportation system (MBTA) right on campus

Helpful Information

39 buildings on 278 acres

10th largest four-year college or university in Massachusetts

11 residence halls and 1 student apartment on campus. (Housing available for undergraduate, graduate and continuing studies students.)

We have our own MBTA commuter rail stop on campus

17:1 faculty to student ratio

Over 100 areas of study!

Location Information

Bridgewater State University is located in the town of Bridgewater, Massachusetts. We are approximately 30 miles south of Boston, located in the heart of New England.

Academics

TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 09/02/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/18/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/20/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/11/2027

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

NSE students will not be able to access aviation courses.

OPTIONS:

Honors Access: No

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
Limited Closed

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)? Will accept on Home or Away
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away/Home Pay
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/19/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost: $8764
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Capital Fee
$250
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Student Support
$50
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Laundry
$50
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Personal Expenses
$0
Term
Away & Home
Optional
Textbook Rental
$0
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
NSE Program Fee
$175
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
Parking Fee
$150
Term
Away & Home
Optional
Activity Fee
$10
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
ResNet Fee
$180
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Technology Fee
$49
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
IMPORTANT NOTES:

These fees are based on a semester. Fees will likely increase as of July 1.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/19/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? Yes
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $7293
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Housing options vary, most are shared doubles.

NOTES ABOUT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:

On-campus housing is required for any student coming to BSU. These fees are based on per semester, fees may increase as of July 1.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $0
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

Room and board are factored together in the cost listed above (approximately $7,293 per term for both housing and meal plan). Meal plan options vary to meet various budgets.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Direct Placement for Spring 2027

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

Direct placement is available for Spring 2027! Apply now and receive an immediate decision.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

Direct placement is available for Spring 2027! Apply now and receive an immediate decision.

Priority Placements for Academic Year 27/28

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Resources

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