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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.
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
REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:
Fall Start Date: 09/03/2025 - Fall End Date: 12/19/2025
Spring Start Date: 01/21/2026 - Spring End Date: 05/12/2026
OPTIONS:
Honors Access:
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
- Accounting
- Adapted Physical Education
- Anthropology
- Applied Biology
- Art
- Art Education
- Art History
- Athletic Training
- Biology/Life Science
- Business
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Ceramic Engineering
- Chemistry
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Disorders
- Computer and Information Science
- Counseling
- Criminal Justice
- Dance
- Early Childhood Education
- Earth Science
- Economics
- Education
- Elementary Education
- English
- Exercise Science
- Film
- Finance/Banking
- French
- Geography
- German
- Global Studies
- Graphic Design
- Health Education
- History
- International Studies
- Italian
- Japanese
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mental Health Services
- Music
- Music Education
- Performance and Directing
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Science
- Portuguese
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Russian
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education
- Theater Arts/Drama/Acting
- Visual Arts
Conditions
GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
- Full Year Exchange: Accepted
- Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
- Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away/Home Pay
- Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
- Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes
- Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -
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
Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.
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.
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
Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27
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Home Tuition Payment Plan
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Away Tuition Payment Plan
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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!