- Acceptance rate: 88% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 550–650 reading and writing, 510–613 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 25–30 composite
- Average net price: $16,230 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Bridgewater State University reported: an acceptance rate of 88% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 25–30.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Bridgewater State University reviews each application.
Bridgewater State University GPA requirements
Bridgewater State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Bridgewater State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Bridgewater State University acceptance rate
Bridgewater State University admitted 7,987 of 9,096 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 88%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Bridgewater State University is a public 4-year university in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, with 8,270 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Bridgewater State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 550 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 570 | 613 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 | 30 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1180 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Bridgewater State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Bridgewater State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,230 a year at Bridgewater State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Bridgewater State?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Bridgewater State University admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is Bridgewater State test optional?
Check Bridgewater State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Bridgewater State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 8% sent SAT scores and 1% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Bridgewater State?
A lot: Bridgewater State University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Bridgewater State look for?
Bridgewater State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does Bridgewater State accept?
Bridgewater State University's acceptance rate was 88% for fall 2024: it admitted 7,987 of 9,096 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Bridgewater State?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Bridgewater State University admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Bridgewater State's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Bridgewater State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 550–650 in reading and writing and 510–613 in math; ACT composite 25–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Bridgewater State look at legacy status?
No. Bridgewater State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Bridgewater State?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,230 a year at Bridgewater State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Bridgewater State?
Yes. Bridgewater State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Bridgewater State's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Bridgewater State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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