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 87% of our undergraduate 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 37 months, according to The Wall Street Journal, which named Bridgewater a Best College in America for the second year in a row.
Direct Cost of Attending
Tuition & Fees 2024-2025
For full-time students (12–17 credits per semester)
Massachusetts residents $11,734 per year
Out-of-state residents $17,874 per year
Room & Board
Average cost for first-year students residing on campus $13,346 per year
The cost varies based on residence hall and meal plan.
Total Costs for Full-Time Students
| On Campus | Commuter | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts resident | $25,080 | $11,734 |
| Out-of-state resident | $31,220 | $17,874 |
Financing Your BSU Education
The examples below of actual first-year dependent students show how scholarships and financial aid may lower your costs.
| AMANDA | DYLAN | FRAN | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,734 in-state | $17,874 out-of-state | $11,734 in-state |
| Room & Board | commuter | $13,346 | $13,346 |
| 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 | $5,000 | ||
| Student Loan | $5,500 | $5,500 | |
| Merit Scholarship | $11,000 | ||
| NET COST | $0 | $11,920 | $8,580 |
*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 $23,961 to their salary because of attending Bridgewater, whereas the average net price of attending BSU is only $18,707. As a result, BSU graduates get a complete return on their investment in 37 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 scholarships & financial aid
$4.2M
merit scholarships awarded to first-year students during the 2023-2024 academic year