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87.7%Acceptance
$11,389Tuition
7,899Students
55%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$57,466Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$11,389
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,529
Average Net Price
$17,970
Students Receiving Financial Aid
30.3%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$14,586
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$14,586
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$26,975
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,286
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$257/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
63.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
71.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
30.3%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $11,267
$30,001 – $48,000 $12,771
$48,001 – $75,000 $16,464
$75,001 – $110,000 $19,161
$110,001+ $22,091

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Cost Overview

The average family pays $17,970 annually at Bridgewater State, though costs vary dramatically by income. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $11,267 per year, while those making over $110,000 pay $22,091. Over four years, that ranges from roughly $45,000 to $88,000 total.

Most graduates leave with $24,286 in debt, creating monthly payments of $257. With median earnings of $57,466 ten years out, that debt payment represents about 5% of gross income. The 96.8% employment rate helps graduates manage these obligations. Only 10.66% of students receive institutional grants averaging $7,762, but the state funding keeps base costs reasonable.

Massachusetts residents get the strongest value here. They comprise 92.58% of students and pay in-state tuition of $11,389 versus $17,529 for outsiders. Working-class families especially benefit from the sliding-scale pricing that makes this full university accessible.

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