by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Bridgewater State University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Bridgewater State University were $11,808 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $17,948. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of that total, required fees came to $10,898 in-state and $10,898 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,898 | $10,898 |
| Total | $11,808 | $17,948 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will Bridgewater State University cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Bridgewater State University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Bridgewater State University sits close to the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Bridgewater State University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Bridgewater State University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $910 | $7,050 |
| Two Years Ago | $910 | $7,050 |
| One Year Ago | $910 | $7,050 |
| Most Recent Year | $910 | $7,050 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Bridgewater State has changed across the reported years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.24%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $12,190. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.08%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $18,321.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $12,190 | $18,321 |
| In 2 Years | $12,584 | $18,702 |
| In 3 Years | $12,991 | $19,091 |
| In 4 Years | $13,411 | $19,488 |
| In 5 Years | $13,845 | $19,893 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $75,602, or about $51,176 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Bridgewater State University, visit the Bridgewater State University Financial Aid page.
