Bridgewater State University

www.bridgew.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$910

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$17,545

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

5.68%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

82.3%

9,555 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

10,651

71.8% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

59%

889 Graduates

About

Bridgewater State University is a higher education institution located in Plymouth County, MA. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Bridgewater State University were General Psychology (329 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (175 degrees), and Management Science (162 degrees).

In 2020, 2,671 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bridgewater State University. 65.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,098 degrees), 9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (233 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bridgewater State University is $910, which is $−21,620 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Bridgewater State University is $910, which is $−21,620 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,545.

In 2020, 58% of undergraduate students attending Bridgewater State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$910

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Bridgewater State University was $910. The cost of tuition at Bridgewater State University is $−21,620 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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Average Net Price

$17,545

2020 Value

1.28%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Bridgewater State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,545. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Bridgewater State University grew by 1.28%.

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

$12,938

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bridgewater State University was of $12,938 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of room and board increased by 2.28% between 2019 and 2020. 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

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at Bridgewater State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 1.75% with respect to 2019, when 57% 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.

5.68%

2018 Default Rate

156

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Bridgewater State University was 5.68%, which represents 156 out of the 2748 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 9,555 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 2.5% annual decline. Out of those 9,555 applicants, 7,865 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.3% acceptance rate.

There were 10,651 students enrolled at Bridgewater State University in 2020, and 92% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bridgewater State University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

7,865

Accepted Out of 9,555

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bridgewater State University was 82.3% (7,865 admissions from 9,555 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 87.7%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −2.5%, while admissions declined by −8.45%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bridgewater State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

92%

Submission Percentage

1,271

Scores Submitted

92% of enrolled first-time students at Bridgewater State University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bridgewater State University has a total enrollment of 10,651 students. The full-time enrollment at Bridgewater State University is 7,650 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,001. This means that 71.8% of students enrolled at Bridgewater State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bridgewater State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.2% White, 10.8% Black or African American, 7.56% Hispanic or Latino, 4.88% Two or More Races, 1.89% Asian, 0.141% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0376% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bridgewater State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44%), followed by White Male (28.5%) and Black or African American Female (6.62%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (59.4%), followed by White Male (11.6%) and Black or African American Female (6.77%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bridgewater State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,651 students. The full-time enrollment at Bridgewater State University is 7,650 and the part-time enrollment is 3,001. This means that 71.8% of students enrolled at Bridgewater State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% 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

76%

2020 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 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), 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

White
7,688
Black or African American
1,151
Hispanic or Latino
805

The enrolled student population at Bridgewater State University is 72.2% White, 10.8% Black or African American, 7.56% Hispanic or Latino, 4.88% Two or More Races, 1.89% Asian, 0.141% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0376% 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 52.6% White, 16.6% 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, 205 students (1.92%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 839 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 (2,098 degrees awarded). There were 9 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (233 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bridgewater State University is General Psychology (329 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (175 degrees) and Management Science (162 degrees).

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 Education (736 degrees awarded), English (108 degrees), and Psychology (341 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 (1,905,551 people), Secondary school teachers (455,769 people), Education administrators (331,879 people), Postsecondary teachers (237,410 people), and Other managers (227,924 people).

The most specialized majors at Bridgewater State University are Education (736 degrees awarded), English (108 degrees), Psychology (341 degrees), History (60 degrees), and Transportation (43 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Other financial specialists, Physicians, Clinical and counseling psychologists, and Computer hardware engineers

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 (3,210,981 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (519,127 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (304,356 people), Legal services (195,885 people), and Outpatient care centers (179,489 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

General Psychology
329 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
175 degree-majorss awarded
Management Science
162 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bridgewater State University was General Psychology with 329 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

916

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

1,755

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 916 degrees were awarded to men at Bridgewater State University, which is 0.522 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,755).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 101 degrees were awarded to men at Bridgewater State University in Management Science, which is 1.66 times more than the 61 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 274 degrees were awarded to women at Bridgewater State University in General Psychology, which is 4.98 times more than the 55 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 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, 60% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (67.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Bridgewater State University is Female and White (67.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 0.9% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,098 degrees awarded
Black or African American
233 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
142 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bridgewater State University is white (2,098 degrees awarded). There were 9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (233 degrees).

1.24% of degree recipients (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
1,391 degrees awarded
White Male
707 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
154 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bridgewater State University is white female (1,391 degrees awarded). There were 1.97 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (707 degrees).

Operations

Bridgewater State University has an endowment valued at nearly $54.3M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $237k (0.436%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Bridgewater State University had a total salary expenditure of $220M. Bridgewater State University employs 137 Professors, 107 Associate professors, and 91 Assistant professors. Most academics at Bridgewater State University are Male Professors (71), Female Professors(66), and Female Associate professors (62).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bridgewater State University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 271 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 158 employees, and Service with 153 employees.

Endowment

$54.3M

2020 Endowment

0.561%

decline from 2019

Bridgewater State University has an endowment valued at about $54.3M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Bridgewater State University declined 0.561% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14.7M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.48M - Federal
$7.88M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Bridgewater State University received $1.48M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $7.88M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$104M

2020 Salaries

3.94%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Bridgewater State University paid a median of $104M in salaries, which represents 47.2% of their overall expenditure ($220M) and a 3.94% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.01% growth from 2018 and a 4.48% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$29.9M

Instructional Salaries

337

Number of Employees

In 2020, Bridgewater State University paid a total of $29.9M to 337 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

137 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

271 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bridgewater State University were Professor with 137 employees; Associate professor with 107 employees; and Associate professor with 91 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bridgewater State University were Business and Financial Operations with 271 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 158 employees; and Service with 153 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bridgewater State University was Male Professor with 71 employees, Female Professor with 66 employees, and Female Associate professor with 62 employees.

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