Bridgewater State Admission Requirements

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Bridgewater State Admission Overview

Bridgewater State admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Bridgewater State admitted 87.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.21 GPA (B+) and SAT 1060-1263 / ACT 25-30. Bridgewater State is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Bridgewater State is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Bridgewater State Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

87.8%

Admission Standards

Challenging

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Bridgewater State acceptance rate is 87.8%. Last year, 7,987 of 9,096 applicants were admitted. That is the 53rd lowest acceptance rate in Massachusetts.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Bridgewater State and can you get accepted?

Bridgewater State is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Bridgewater State University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.21. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Bridgewater State GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.21

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.21

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Bridgewater State typically have around a 3.21 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. Bridgewater State is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #47 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Bridgewater State University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	10.2%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	7.8%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	11.6%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	14.2%	Avg +
3.00 to 3.24	18.1%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	30.8%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	7.2%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Bridgewater State SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1060-1263

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 550
Math 510
Composite 1060

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 650
Math 613
Composite 1263

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Bridgewater State typically score around a 1160 SAT (middle 50% 1060–1263) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 69th percentile nationally. Bridgewater State ranks #34 in the state of Massachusetts for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1060 to 1263

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Bridgewater State is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1160 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Bridgewater State University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1263+	Above 75th	>93%
1160 to 1263	Avg +	88%-93%
1060 to 1160	Avg -	79%-88%
Below 1060	Below mid-50	<79%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Bridgewater State ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

25-30

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English N/A
Math N/A
Composite 25

75th Percentile Scores

English N/A
Math N/A
Composite 30

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Bridgewater State typically have around a 27 ACT (mid-50 25–30) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 85th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Bridgewater State places #27 among colleges in Massachusetts for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 25 to 30

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Bridgewater State without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 27.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Bridgewater State University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
30+	Above 75th	>94%
27 to 30	Avg +	88%-94%
25 to 27	Avg -	81%-88%
Below 25	Below mid-50	<81%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Bridgewater State University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	4,977	4,022	9,096
Accepted	4,449	3,449	7,987
Acceptance Rate	89%	86%	88%
Enrolled	827	707	1,551
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	19%	20%	19%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Bridgewater State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Bridgewater State University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

168

Applicants have 168 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Bridgewater State University is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Bridgewater State University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Bridgewater State is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 87.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.21 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1060-1263); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025