Paying for Bridgewater State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$11,389 3.06%	$17,529 1.97%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$9,041 2.82%	$9,041 2.82%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Bridgewater State University (Bridgewater State) are $11,389 for Massachusetts residents and $17,529 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate. Its tuition & fees has not risen since 2012 at Bridgewater State.

71% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,986. It could cover 45.56% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $22,159 for Massachusetts residents and $28,299 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Bridgewater State's 4-year tuition is $47,222 for Massachusetts residents and $71,774 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $124,330 for Massachusetts residents and $148,882 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Bridgewater State University is $11,389 for Massachusetts residents and $17,529 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.06% for Massachusetts residents and increased by 1.97% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Bridgewater State is $11,737 for Massachusetts residents and $17,874 for out-of-state students, a 2.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Bridgewater State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$11,051	$17,191	$17,262
2023-2024	$11,389	$17,529	$17,756
Change % 2023-2024	3.06%	1.97%	2.86%
2024-2025	$11,737	$17,874	$18,264

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $9,041 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $9,041. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Bridgewater State is $9,296 for Massachusetts residents and $9,296 for out-of-state students , a 2.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Bridgewater State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,793	$8,793	$17,262
2023-2024	$9,041	$9,041	$17,756
Change % 2023-2024	2.82%	2.82%	2.86%
2024-2025	$9,296	$9,296	$18,264

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Bridgewater State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $497. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $502.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$482	$482
	2023-2024	$497	$497
	2024-2025	$512	$512
Graduate	2022-2023	$489	$489
	2023-2024	$502	$502
	2024-2025	$515	$515

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,756 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 2.86% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 2.78% compared to the previous year.

The Bridgewater State's 2024 on-campus COA is $30,145 for state residents and $36,285 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $30,645 for state residents and $36,785 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Bridgewater State
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$11,389
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$17,529
Room & Board	$14,586	$14,586
Personal Expenses	$3,170	$3,670
Books & Supplies	$1,000
COA (In-State)	$30,145	$30,645
COA (Out-of-State)	$36,285	$36,785

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Bridgewater State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Bridgewater State is $47,222 for Massachusetts residents and $71,774 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Bridgewater State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Bridgewater State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$11,553	$11,720	$11,889	$12,060	$47,222
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$17,693	$17,859	$18,026	$18,195	$71,774
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$11,720	$11,889	$12,060	$12,234	$47,903
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$17,859	$18,026	$18,195	$18,366	$72,446
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$11,889	$12,060	$12,234	$12,411	$48,594
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$18,026	$18,195	$18,366	$18,538	$73,125
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$12,060	$12,234	$12,411	$12,590	$49,295
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$18,195	$18,366	$18,538	$18,712	$73,811
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$12,234	$12,411	$12,590	$12,771	$50,006
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$18,366	$18,538	$18,712	$18,887	$74,502

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $124,330 for Massachusetts residents and $148,882 for out-of-state students.

Bridgewater State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$30,515	$30,890	$31,270	$31,655	$124,330
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$36,655	$37,029	$37,408	$37,790	$148,882
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$30,890	$31,270	$31,655	$32,044	$125,860
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$37,029	$37,408	$37,790	$38,176	$150,403
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$31,270	$31,655	$32,044	$32,439	$127,408
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$37,408	$37,790	$38,176	$38,566	$151,940
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$31,655	$32,044	$32,439	$32,839	$128,977
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$37,790	$38,176	$38,566	$38,961	$153,493
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$32,044	$32,439	$32,839	$33,244	$130,566
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$38,176	$38,566	$38,961	$39,359	$155,062

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 71% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $92,386 for Massachusetts residents and $116,938 for out-of-state students.

Bridgewater State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,529	$22,904	$23,284	$23,669	$92,386
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$28,669	$29,043	$29,422	$29,804	$116,938
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$22,904	$23,284	$23,669	$24,058	$93,916
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$29,043	$29,422	$29,804	$30,190	$118,459
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$23,284	$23,669	$24,058	$24,453	$95,464
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$29,422	$29,804	$30,190	$30,580	$119,996
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$23,669	$24,058	$24,453	$24,853	$97,033
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$29,804	$30,190	$30,580	$30,975	$121,549
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$24,058	$24,453	$24,853	$25,258	$98,622
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$30,190	$30,580	$30,975	$31,373	$123,118

	In-State	Out-of-State
Bridgewater State University	$11,389	$17,529
University of Massachusetts-Amherst	$17,357	$39,293
University of Massachusetts-Lowell	$16,570	$35,396
University of Massachusetts-Boston	$15,495	$37,171
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth	$15,208	$31,750
Fitchburg State University	$11,046	$17,126