Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, Massachusetts · Public
Bridgewater State University admitted 89% of 8,631 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1040–1230 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 55% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Bridgewater State University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 15, 2027
The application fee is $50, and Bridgewater State University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Bridgewater State University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $30,145 in-state and $36,285 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $16,230 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Bridgewater State University’s acceptance rate?
Bridgewater State University admitted 89% of applicants: 7,698 of 8,631 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Bridgewater State University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular decision is due February 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Bridgewater State University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1040 to 1230, with a median around 1130. A score at or above 1130 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Bridgewater State University’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and Bridgewater State University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Bridgewater State University have supplemental essays?
No. Bridgewater State University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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