Bridgewater State University
For students starting at BSU in the fall 2026 semester, the Bridgewater Commitment will cover the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees for in-state students from families earning $125,000 or less.
The Bridgewater Commitment provides financial support to middle- and low-income families so students can pursue the benefits of an excellent four-year degree provided by one of America's Best Colleges, as ranked by The Wall Street Journal, without being burdened by the costs of in-state tuition and mandatory fees.
At Bridgewater State University, you can earn a quality education at an affordable price - a value that anyone concerned about the high cost of education must consider. Additionally, BSU guarantees merit scholarships to students with a 3.40 or higher high school GPA.Located between Providence and Boston, BSU’s main campus is in Bridgewater, Mass., with off-campus sites in New Bedford, Attleboro and Cape Cod. Bridgewater has the fourth largest campus of the 29 institutions in the Massachusetts Public Higher Education System.
BSU is dedicated to student success. With intensive student-faculty engagement in the classroom – an average class size of 21 students – and targeted academic support, all students have the support they need to excel. The university has been recognized for closing achievement and opportunity gaps for students from various socioeconomic levels and ethnicities
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Aviation
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
- Distance/online learning
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GAIN SKILLS EMPLOYERS WANT: The fact that our undergraduate research program is ranked among the very best in the country means you’ll have one-of-a-kind opportunities to work alongside professors, enhancing your education and gaining vital real-world experience employers value.
ATHLETICS: Students participate in sports from NCAA Division III competition to fun, casual intramural sports. BSU has 22 NCAA Division III sports teams and 9 club sports teams.
LIFE ON CAMPUS: Multiple dining options, a professionally staffed Wellness Center and state-of-the-art residence halls contribute to the welcoming feeling that you’ll experience here. Dedicated spaces for commuters to relax and catch up on their reading or chat with friends ensure that our campus belongs to our entire community.
COMMUNITY: We are committed to social justice and equity in all that we do. We’re a community that will respect your personal pronouns, too. Explore our 70+ clubs and organizations, service-oriented Greek system and athletics/wellness programs.
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BSU is named one of the best colleges in America by The Wall Street Journal for the third year in a row.
"I love going to school here. The professors are so knowledgeable and so inviting and engaging. There's so many different opportunities for classes, for internships, volunteer work, jobs here on campus. And I found that the community of students are really engaging and inviting as well. So pursue your interests, make connections, talk to peers, talk to staff, talk to your professors. They will help guide you in the right direction."