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Bridgewater State College (BSC)
- 131 Summer Street
- Bridgewater, MA 02325
- OPEID College Code: 00218300
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- General Phone: (508) 531-1000
- President: Dana Mohler-Faria
- Website: www.bridgew.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 9,934
- College Alias: BSC, Bridgewater State
- College Mascot: Bears
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - BSC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.bridgew.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,701 | 3,786 | 6,487 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,764 (65%) | 2,743 (72%) | 4,507 (69%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 632 (36%) | 952 (35%) | 1,584 (35%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,517 | 96% |
| ACT ® Exam | 40 | 3% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: BSC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 78%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 64% | 21% | 52% | 20% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,280 | $3,262 | $1,302 | $1,834 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.3% | 2.4% | 4.0% |
| Number in Default | 51 | 37 | 51 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,509 | 1,506 | 1,262 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,033 | $5,788 | $5,506 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,173 | $11,928 | $11,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $900 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,260 | $7,062 | $6,614 |
| Other Expenses | $3,000 | $2,600 | $2,300 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,572 | $6,714 | $6,332 |
| Other Expenses | $4,000 | $3,600 | $3,100 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,000 | $3,600 | $3,100 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,293 | $16,350 | $15,220 |
| Out of State | $24,433 | $22,490 | $21,360 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,605 | $17,002 | $15,738 |
| Out of State | $24,745 | $23,142 | $21,878 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,033 | $10,288 | $9,406 |
| Out of State | $17,173 | $16,428 | $15,546 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,934 Undergraduate: 8,160 Graduate: 1,774
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,832 Female: 6,102
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,350 Female: 4,810
- Graduate Gender Male: 482 Female: 1,292
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,087 Part-Time: 2,847
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,771 Part-Time: 1,389
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 316 Part-Time: 1,458
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 98 | 1% |
| American Indian | 39 | 0.4% |
| Black | 477 | 5% |
| Asian | 159 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 204 | 2% |
| White | 7,770 | 78% |
| Unknown | 1,187 | 12% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 151 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,618 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,621 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,954 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 997 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 456 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 315 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 544 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 269 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 9 | 0.09% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,214 | 926 | 288 |
| Faculty Status | 590 | 302 | 288 |
| Tenured Faculty | 191 | 191 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 39 | - | 39 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 587 | 299 | 288 |
| Primarily Instruction | 587 | 299 | 288 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 115 | 115 | - |
| Other Professionals | 162 | 162 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 350 | 350 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 167 | 167 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 36 | 36 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 143 | 143 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,940 (299) | $66,559 (156) | $63,173 (143) |
| Professor | $77,653 (100) | $79,196 (56) | $75,688 (44) |
| Associate Professor | $61,998 (84) | $61,971 (47) | $62,033 (37) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,675 (105) | $57,984 (49) | $55,530 (56) |
| Instructor | $49,292 (10) | $48,605 (4) | $49,750 (6) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,940 (299) | $66,559 (156) | $63,173 (143) |
| Professor | $77,653 (100) | $79,196 (56) | $75,688 (44) |
| Associate Professor | $61,998 (84) | $61,971 (47) | $62,033 (37) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,675 (105) | $57,984 (49) | $55,530 (56) |
| Instructor | $49,292 (10) | $48,605 (4) | $49,750 (6) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 446 | 271 | 175 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 386 | 236 | 150 |
| Baseball | 29 | 29 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 13 | 14 |
| Field Hocky | 19 | - | 19 |
| Football | 96 | 96 | - |
| Lacrosse | 19 | - | 19 |
| Soccer | 39 | 19 | 20 |
| Softball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 26 | 10 | 16 |
| Tennis | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 40 | 26 | 14 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 40 | 25 | 15 |
| Cross Country | 26 | 15 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Wrestling | 28 | 28 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $8,645 | $8,645 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 55 | 28 | 27 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Field Hocky | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Football | 6 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 5 | - |
| Lacrosse | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 38%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 48% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 39% |
| Female | 53% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 4% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 31% |
| Asian | 63% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| White | 50% |
| Unknown | 51% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 22% |
| 5 Years | 42% |
| 6 Years | 48% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 7 |
| Drug Related | 35 | 47 |
| Liquor Related | 81 | 85 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 3 |
| Drug Related | 20 | 19 |
| Liquor Related | 39 | 45 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | - |
| Burglary | 49 | 55 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | - |
| Burglary | 19 | 18 |
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