Bridgewater State University

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.

Bridgewater State Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

Bridgewater State University Application Deadlines

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

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Applying Early to Bridgewater State?

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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.

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More on Bridgewater State University Admissions

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to Bridgewater State?

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.

Transferring to Bridgewater State University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Bridgewater State

Bridgewater State has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Bridgewater State?

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.

Admissions Factors at Bridgewater State

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
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.

Bridgewater State Application Requirements

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	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Bridgewater State?

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.

Standardized Test Scores

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.

What is a Good SAT Score for Bridgewater State?

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.

What is a Good ACT Score for Bridgewater State?

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.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Bridgewater State University

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

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Bridgewater State Admissions FAQs

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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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