Excellence in Education, Since 1840
Bridgewater State University isn’t just a place to get an education — it’s a place to belong.
Located just 30 miles from Boston, BSU has established itself over 180 years as a place to lay the groundwork for a rewarding career — to discover your own definition of success and gain the skills necessary to achieve it.
It's a place to make lifelong friends and take advantage of extraordinary opportunities — all for an unbeatable value.
1840
year founded
10th
largest four-year academic institution in Massachusetts
10,881
undergrad and grad students (fall 2019)
93%
full-time faculty holding doctorates or other terminal degrees
Visiting Campus
Meet the campus leaders helping position BSU for the future
Under the leadership of President Clark, the university has implemented a unique strategic planning process with a central focus on student success and achievement.
The institution's governing body is comprised of 11 citizens from the region and state. The Board is charged with reviewing and approving a range of academic and business matters, including the annual budget and student fees.
News and Events
Since our founding, Bridgewater State has been committed to empowering individuals and instilling in our students and faculty a deep appreciation for advancing the public good.
Our academic centers and institutes — representing a wide array of interests, scholarship and expertise — support the mission and goals of the university by enhancing research and scholarship and by fostering community outreach.
