by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending Bridgewater State University, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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Published attendance costs at Bridgewater State University came in between $25,164.00 and $31,304.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: about $25,164.00 in-state versus $31,304.00 out of state.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $11,808.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $13,356.00 |
| Total cost | $25,164.00 |
| That is 31% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $25,164.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,777.00 |
| Net price | $15,387.00 |
| That is 20% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $25,164.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$16,153.00 |
| Net price | $9,011.00 |
| That is 53% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $17,948.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $13,356.00 |
| Total cost | $31,304.00 |
| That is 63% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $31,304.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,777.00 |
| Net price | $21,527.00 |
| That is 12% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $31,304.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$16,153.00 |
| Net price | $15,151.00 |
| That is 21% below the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with the tuition & fees page and room and board. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising at about 2.1% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. Loan math assumes ten-year repayment at 6.8% interest.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Freshman year | $9,199.00 | $15,707.00 | $25,688.00 |
| Senior year | $9,785.00 | $16,709.00 | $27,326.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $37,960.00 | $64,820.00 | $106,006.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $14,461.00 | $24,694.00 | $40,385.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $437.00 | $746.00 | $1,220.00 |
| Total amount paid | $52,421.00 | $89,514.00 | $146,391.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Freshman year | $9,199.00 | $15,707.00 | $25,688.00 |
| Senior year | $9,390.00 | $16,035.00 | $26,223.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $18,589.00 | $31,742.00 | $51,911.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,082.00 | $12,093.00 | $19,776.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $214.00 | $365.00 | $597.00 |
| Total amount paid | $25,671.00 | $43,834.00 | $71,687.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Freshman year | $15,467.00 | $21,975.00 | $31,956.00 |
| Senior year | $16,453.00 | $23,377.00 | $33,994.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $63,825.00 | $90,685.00 | $131,872.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $24,315.00 | $34,548.00 | $50,238.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $735.00 | $1,044.00 | $1,518.00 |
| Total amount paid | $88,141.00 | $125,233.00 | $182,110.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Freshman year | $15,467.00 | $21,975.00 | $31,956.00 |
| Senior year | $15,789.00 | $22,433.00 | $32,621.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $31,255.00 | $44,408.00 | $64,577.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,907.00 | $16,918.00 | $24,602.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $360.00 | $511.00 | $743.00 |
| Total amount paid | $43,162.00 | $61,326.00 | $89,179.00 |
Read more in the net-price section.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $16,383.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $17,970.00 |
The real cost varies by income because need-based aid scales with financial need. The figures below give average net price by income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,267.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $12,771.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $16,464.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $19,161.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,091.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Bridgewater State University Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the grants & scholarships detail.
Typical debt at graduation from Bridgewater State University comes to $18,746.00, which federal data classifies as a Low ($10-20k) debt-burden category.
Across borrowers, debt at graduation distributes like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,750.00 |
| 25th | $7,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $18,746.00 |
| 75th | $27,000.00 |
| 90th | $31,250.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt detail.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $18,500.00 |
| Middle income | $19,140.00 |
| High income | $18,325.00 |
Borrowers from lower-income families leave school with $175.00 in additional median debt versus high-income graduates.
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $18,750.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $17,993.00 |
First-gen students at Bridgewater State University graduate with $757.00 in additional median debt versus continuing-generation peers.
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap reveals how borrowing differs by need.
The Pell-versus-non-Pell median debt difference at Bridgewater State University is $4,250.00. This institution is flagged by federal data for Pell-debt inequity.
The federal default-rate tier for Bridgewater State University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 6.3% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Bridgewater State University amount to $619,554,887.00 over 33,885 recipients.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid including the GI Bill and Department of Defense tuition support.
| GI Bill recipients | 154 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $8,817.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 4 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,125.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veterans benefits detail.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Bridgewater State University, think through the questions below:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.