Applying to Bridgewater State

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
89.00%	1,130

Bridgewater State University's acceptance rate is 89.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 8,631 students applied and 7,682 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Bridgewater State.

Bridgewater State's acceptance rate places 43rd out of 66 Massachusetts colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,130 and the ACT score is 21 at Bridgewater State. Bridgewater State's SAT score ranks 34th out of 42 Massachusetts colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Bridgewater State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Bridgewater State University is 89.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.00%. 3,745 men and 4,756 women applied to Bridgewater State and 3,258 men and 4,328 women students were accepted.

Among them, 717 men and 822 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Bridgewater State.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Bridgewater State
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	8,631	3,745	4,756	0	0
Admitted	7,682	3,258	4,328	0	0
Enrolled	1,613	717	822	0	0
Acceptance Rate	89.00%	87.00%	91.00%	-	-
Yield	21.00%	22.01%	18.99%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Bridgewater State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 178 students (11% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 13 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Bridgewater State.

The median SAT score is 1,130 with 580 SAT EBRW and 550 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 630 and the 25^th percentile is 530. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 600 and 25^th percentile is 510 .

The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75^th percentile score of 27 and 25^th percentile score of 18 at Bridgewater State.

The SAT and ACT scores at Bridgewater State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Bridgewater State
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1040	1130	1230
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	530	580	630
SAT Math	510	550	600
ACT Composite	18	21	27
ACT Math	0	0	0
ACT English	0	0	0

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Bridgewater State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Bridgewater State. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Bridgewater State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Bridgewater State Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Bridgewater State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Bridgewater State.

Admission Information for Applying to Bridgewater State
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$50
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	www.bridgew.edu/admissions
Online Application	www.bridgew.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate

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