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Bridgewater State University Computer Science Programs

Bridgewater State University is a public institution located in Bridgewater, MA. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Bridgewater State University Rankings

Bridgewater State University appears in the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#36 of 120	State — Massachusetts
Overall Quality	#66 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#649 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Bridgewater State University?

Contact information for Bridgewater State University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA 02325
Phone:	5085311000
Website:	www.bridgew.edu/
Admissions:	www.bridgew.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.bridgew.edu/admissions/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Bridgewater State University?

You can apply to Bridgewater State University online at: www.bridgew.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply

Bridgewater State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Bridgewater State University

These are the things Bridgewater State University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Bridgewater State University?

Bridgewater State University maintains an acceptance rate of 88%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 19% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

8% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Bridgewater State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 550 and 650. Math scores were between 510 and 613.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1060 to 1263. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Bridgewater State University ranged between 25 and 30.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Bridgewater State University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,022	3,449	86%
Women	4,977	4,449	89%

Can I Afford Bridgewater State University?

The average net price after aid at Bridgewater State University is $17,970. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$910
In-State Fees	$10,824
Out-of-State Tuition	$7,050
Out-of-State Fees	$10,824
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$11,734
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$17,874

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 19% of students at Bridgewater State University receive some form of financial aid (1,515 students).

Nearly 65% of students at Bridgewater State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,024 per student.

32% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,324.

Student Loan Debt

75% of Bridgewater State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $4,706 per year.

Bridgewater State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,117 students enrolled at Bridgewater State University. Bridgewater State University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,899 undergraduate students at Bridgewater State University, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Bridgewater State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	189
Black or African American	900
Hispanic	821
White	5,221
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Two or More Races	608
Non-Resident	71

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Bridgewater State University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	1,429
Rhode Island	24
Connecticut	20
New Hampshire	20
New York	9

Additionally, approximately 0.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Bridgewater State University Graduate Student Diversity

1,378 of Bridgewater State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Bridgewater State University, approximately 24% are male and 76% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Bridgewater State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	22
Black or African American	96
Hispanic	85
White	1,061
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	49
Non-Resident	45

Online Learning at Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater State University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

4,293 undergraduate students at Bridgewater State University took at least one online class — of those, 585 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 321 students took at least one online class and 507 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Bridgewater State University

These computer science majors are available at Bridgewater State University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	46	14	—	60

Academic Programs at Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater State University offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Bridgewater State University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.