Admission

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately difficult

Overall Admission Rate

80% of 6,343 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

Yes

Early Decision Offered

No

Regular Admission Deadline

February 15

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA

3.13

SAT Math

Not reported

SAT EBRW

Not reported

ACT Composite

22 average
18-24 range of middle 50%

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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance

In-state: $26,756
Out-of-state: $32,896

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $10,312
Out-of-state: $16,452

Room and Board

$13,000

Average Percent of Need Met

Not reported

Average Freshman Award

$8,523

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$28,680

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

357

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 12% of classes
10-19 students: 32% of classes
20-29 students: 42% of classes
30-39 students: 13% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes
50-99 students: 0% of classes

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Campus Life

Bridgewater Population

7,841

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Boston

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing

Students in College Housing

42% of all students

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Bears

Sororities

6% of women participate

Fraternities

4% of men participate

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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.0% Asian
11.2% Black/African-American
7.1% Hispanic/Latino
4.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
74.0% White
1.2% Unknown

International Students

0.4% from 32 countries

First-Year Students Returning

76.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

32.0%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

81%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

19.0%

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	4
Science	3
Foreign Language	2
Social Studies	2
History
Academic Electives	2

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
SAT Only	Recommended	Not reported
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Not used ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

131 Summer Street

City, State, Zip

Bridgewater, MA 02325

Phone

(508) 531-1237

Fax

(508) 531-1707

E-mail

admission@bridgew.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

February 15

Application Fee

$50

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling, notification begins April 15

Accept Offer of Admission

May 1

Waiting List Used

Yes

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

Yes

Early Action Deadline

November 15

Early Action Notification

December 15

Application Form

Common Application

Not accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Recommended for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

Recommended for all freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests		X
Class Rank				X
Recommendations			X
Essay			X
Interview				X
Level of Applicant's Interest			X
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities			X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity			X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

80% of 6,343 applicants were admitted

Women

82% of 3,643 applicants were admitted

Men

78% of 2,700 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

1,815 (36%) of 5,097 admitted students enrolled

Women

1,015 (34%) of 3,003 admitted students enrolled

Men

800 (38%) of 2,094 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

92% of 2205 applicants were admitted

Students Offered Wait List

0

Students Accepting Wait List Position

0

Students Admitted From Wait List

0

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.13

3.75 and Above

12%

3.50 - 3.74

10%

3.25 - 3.49

18%

3.00 - 3.24

19%

2.50 - 2.99

31%

2.00 - 2.49

10%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

1%

Score of 600 - 700

13%

Score of 500 - 600

57%

Score of 400 - 500

26%

Score of 300 - 400

3%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

1%

Score of 600 - 700

20%

Score of 500 - 600

52%

Score of 400 - 500

26%

Score of 300 - 400

2%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

22 average
18-24 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

3%

Score of 24 - 29

27%

Score of 18 - 23

55%

Score of 12 - 17

15%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

 

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Education, Business/marketing, Psychology

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

None

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Some online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

357

Part-Time Faculty

414

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

44%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 12% of classes
10-19 students: 32% of classes
20-29 students: 42% of classes
30-39 students: 13% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes
50-99 students: 0% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 15% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 58% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 24% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

400,975

Computer Ownership

Students required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

780

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Management

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Bridgewater Population

7,841

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Boston

Campus Size

278 acres

Weather

Temperature

17.6 average low in January, 75.1 average high in September

Rain

125 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

Bridgewater

Nearest Train Station

Bridgewater

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

42% of all students

Housing Requirements

 

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

58%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Bears

School Colors

Crimson and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

badminton, basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, dance company, african american society (afro-am), program committee, panhellenic association, inter-fraternity council

Sororities

6% of women participate

Fraternities

4% of men participate

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

9,558

Women

5,617 (58.8%)

Men

3,941 (41.2%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

7,858

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.0% Asian
11.2% Black/African-American
7.1% Hispanic/Latino
4.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
74.0% White
1.2% Unknown

International Students.

0.4% from 32 countries

Average Age

23

All Graduate Students

1,461

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

76.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

32.0%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

53%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

58.7%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

81%

Average Starting Salary

81%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

19.0%

Disciplines Pursued

Business 2%
Law 2%
Arts and Sciences 5%
Medicine 1%
Education 5%