What does it cost to attend Bridgewater State University?
We’re here to show you how to make attending college a reality.
- Review the total cost to attend, but keep in mind that because more than 80% of our students receive some type of financial assistance, they do not pay the full amount. They pay less.
- See the real-life examples of how need and merit-based aid can significantly lower the cost of attendance.
- Learn how students may earn a complete return on their investment at BSU in 27 months, according to The Wall Street Journal, which named Bridgewater a 2024 Best College in America based on return on investment.
Direct Cost of Attending
Tuition & Fees 2023-2024
For full-time students (12–17 credits per semester)
Massachusetts residents $11,389 per year
Out-of-state residents $17,529 per year
Room & Board
Average cost for students residing on campus $12,849 per year
The cost varies based on residence hall and meal plan.
Total Costs for Full-Time Students
| On Campus | Commuter | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts resident | $24,283 | $11,389 |
| Out-of-state resident | $30,378 | $17,529 |
Financing Your BSU Education
The examples below of actual first-year dependent students show how scholarships and financial aid may lower your costs.
| Kelly | Ryan | Sarah | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,389 in-state | $17,529 out-of-state | $11,389 in-state |
| Room & Board | commuter | $12,849 | $12,849 |
| GPA | 3.09 | 3.76 | 4.52 |
| Family income | $60,000/year | $135,000/year | $175,000/year |
| Grants & Scholarships | $12,389 | $8,800 | |
| Horace Mann Scholarship | $5,500 | ||
| Student Loan | $5,500 | $5,500 | |
| Merit Scholarship | $11,000 | ||
| NET COST | $0 | $11,078 | $7,738 |
*Federal Direct Stafford Loans may have payments deferred based on student’s enrollment.
Value
The Wall Street Journal calculates that BSU graduates add an average of $24,750 to their salary because of attending Bridgewater, whereas the average net price of attending BSU is only $14,071. As a result, BSU graduates get a complete return on their investment in 27 months on average.
Is a BSU degree worth it, you ask? We’ve always known the answer was yes, but now we can quantify it based on this ranking.
87%
of undergraduates receive financial aid
$4.5M
merit scholarships awarded to first-year students during the 2023-2024 academic year