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Founded in 1840, Bridgewater State College, BSC, is a public liberal arts college located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. It is the largest of the state's nine state colleges outside of the University of Massachusetts system. BSC has two campuses:
BSC is one of the few public colleges in the U.S. to have its own commuter train station (MBTA) located directly on the campus grounds. Bridgewater State’s mascot is the bear which is nicknamed Bristaco Bear. The sports teams of BSC compete at the NCAA Division III Level. They are a member institution in the ECAC, MASCAC, Little East and the NEFC.
Bridgewater State College has its own student-run radio station, 91.5 WBIM FM and a newspaper called The Comment.
Bridgewater State is in a large suburb, in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Bridgewater State earn degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Bridgewater State include mathematics, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 460 to 560 for students at Bridgewater State. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 460 and 560.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Bridgewater State, in 2005, had 9,649 students (7,863 full-time equivalent).
Athletic teams at the school belong to the Massachusetts State College Athletic Association and New England Football Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, MA 02325
General Phone: (508) 531-1000
Admissions Phone: (508) 531-1237
Financial Aid Phone: (508) 531-1341
http://www.bridgew.edu
Bridgewater State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 577 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, special ed, early childhood education, physical education teaching, math teaching, reading teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 219 | history, English, sociology, creative writing, political science, economics, Spanish language, anthropology courses, ... |
| Business And Management | 214 | business, accounting, finance, marketing, MIS, organizational behavior, operations management, international business, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 199 | psychology, mental health counseling, communication disorders, child psychology, organizational psychology, medical psychology, mental and social health services |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 95 | criminal justice and safety, criminology |
| Media | 89 | communication and journalism |
| Family And Social Work | 85 | social work, public administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 64 | kinesiotherapy, exercise science, athletic trainer, health and physical education, parks and recreation studies, health and fitness, sports and fitness management |
| Science | 62 | biomedical sciences, geology, biology, environmental biology, chemistry courses, geological and earth sciences, physics courses, call and molecular biology, ... |
| Transportation | 37 | aviation operations, commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 33 | computer science, systems analyst |
| Mathematics | 30 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 26 | fine arts, crafts and folk art, art history and criticism, fine arts studies |
| Design | 25 | graphic design |
| Music | 7 | music |
| Law | 5 | legal studies, pre-law |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 2 | science tech |
| Architecture And Planning | 2 | urban planning |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | photography, commercial art |
| Engineering | 1 | archeology |
Number of programs and degrees for Bridgewater State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,232 | 78 |
| Master's degree | 343 | 34 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 144 | 16 |
| Post-master's certificate | 64 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Bridgewater State had a total enrollment of 9,649 students (7,863 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 24% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 28% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 93% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
Bridgewater State offers campus housing for 2,279 of its 7,863 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bridgewater, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,446 | 4,369 | 80% | 1,332 | 30% |
| Men | 2,326 | 1,782 | 77% | 578 | 32% |
| Women | 3,120 | 2,587 | 83% | 754 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 3% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (508) 531-1237
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,506 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,646 |
| Room and board | $ 6,614 |
| Room charge | $ 4,114 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,300 |
Financial Aid:
Bridgewater State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 218300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (508) 531-1341
Bridgewater State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 100 | 72 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 43 | 41 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 59 | $69,189 | 39 | $65,115 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 31 | $55,560 | 28 | $56,625 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 54 | $50,849 | 46 | $49,553 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $45,109 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 148 | $58,992 | 114 | $56,513 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New England Football Conference |
| Basketball | Massachusetts State College Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Massachusetts State College Athletic Association |
| Track | Massachusetts State College Athletic Association |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Legal Studies, General
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
American Government and Politics (United States)
Anthropology
Anthropology, Other
Area Studies, Other
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Geography
Geography, Other
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Environmental Biology
Geochemistry
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Physics, Other
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Developmental and Child Psychology
Health/Medical Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bridgewater State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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