Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 87.7%
- Average SAT
- 1,120
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,030–1,210
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 22
- Total Enrollment
- 7,899
Admissions Overview
Bridgewater State maintains an open admission policy with an 87.71% acceptance rate. This means most students who apply get in, making it accessible to a wide range of academic backgrounds. The middle 50% of students score between 1030-1210 on the SAT, with an average of 1120. The university welcomes students who may not have excelled in traditional metrics but show potential for growth. As a full public university serving primarily working-class Massachusetts families, Bridgewater seeks motivated students interested in practical career preparation, particularly in education and criminal justice. The school values determination and community connection over pure academic credentials.