If you are considering submitting an application to Bridgewater State, the regular decision application deadline is February 15 and the application fee is $50.
Students who apply to Bridgewater State for fall semester should anticipate a decision by December 15.
Here is an overiew of some of Bridgewater State's admissions stats.
Bridgewater State 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
---|---|
Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.2 |
Mean SAT Score | 1106 |
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 17.9% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 1% |
Waitlist | No |
These are the application deadlines for Bridgewater State University.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Early Decision I | No | –– | –– |
Early Decision II | –– | –– | –– |
Early Action | Yes | November 15 | December 15 |
Regular Decision | Yes | February 1 | December 15 |
Bridgewater State does not offer early decision but does offer early action.
🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. Bridgewater State will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.
Bridgewater State accepts approximately 96% of early action applicants and 86% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2021, Bridgewater State admitted 2,65 of the 2,76 who applied early action.
➡️ Discover a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
Bridgewater State is a moderately difficult school to get into. Bridgewater State evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.
In 2021, Bridgewater State accepted 86% of students, around 7,671 from 8,881 applicants.
Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Bridgewater State, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.
It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.
Bridgewater State has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.
Curious about the factors that are considered by Bridgewater State during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Academic GPA | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Character/Personal Qualities | Considered |
Work Experience | Considered |
Extracurricular Activities | Considered |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Considered |
Application Essay | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
Interview | Considered |
Racial/Ethnic Status | Considered |
Recommendation(s) | Considered |
Talent/Ability | Considered |
Standardized Test Scores | Considered |
Volunteer Work | Considered |
Make sure to check with Bridgewater State for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Bridgewater State, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Bridgewater State's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | |||
Interview | √ | |||
Letter(s) of Recommendation | 1 | |||
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) | 2.0 | |||
Transcript of High School Record | √ |
Students admitted to Bridgewater State have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Bridgewater State looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.
Bridgewater State is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 17.9% of Bridgewater State's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 1% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Bridgewater State applicants, you should strive to score between 1020 and 1190 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Bridgewater State 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1190 and 25% of scored lower than 1020, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Bridgewater State student is 1106.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Bridgewater State students scored 590 or higher and 75% of students scored 510 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Bridgewater State students scored 610 or higher, and 75% scored a 510 or higher.
To be most competitive at Bridgewater State, you should strive to earn between 19 and 27 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Bridgewater State's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.
A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Bridgewater State students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.
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For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Bridgewater State.
For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.
Transfer students can enroll in Bridgewater State during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Spring Term
• Summer Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Bridgewater State?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Bridgewater State.
Does Bridgewater State accept transfer credits?
✅ Bridgewater State accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Bridgewater State accepts:
• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES
Does Bridgewater State accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ Bridgewater State accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Bridgewater State?
❌ No, Bridgewater State is test optional, so you can choose whether to submit your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.
What is Bridgewater State's acceptance rate?
✅ The acceptance rate for Bridgewater State is 86%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Bridgewater State?
❌ Bridgewater State does not offer early decision.
What is the early action acceptance rate at Bridgewater State?
✅ The early action acceptance rate at Bridgewater State was 96% in 2021.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Bridgewater State? Bridgewater State is a somewhat selective institution. The Bridgewater State acceptance rate is 86%. This means that the institution accepts 86 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Bridgewater State is Feb 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Bridgewater State is Aug 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
27 and Above
19 to 27
19 and Less
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Bridgewater State is 22. Students with an ACT score of 27 and above have a good chance of getting into Bridgewater State. Students with an ACT score that falls between 19 and 27 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 19 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1190 and Above
1020 to 1190
1020 and Less
The median SAT score for Bridgewater State students is 1106. Applicants with SAT scores of 1190 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Bridgewater State, while applicants with SAT scores between 1020 to 1190 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1020 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Bridgewater State.
Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Bridgewater State, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.21. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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