Bridgewater State University

131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA 02325

Public 4-year
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The BSW Program at Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater State University sits at #46 of 587 BSW-awarding colleges by graduating class size, with 78 social work degrees conferred in the most recent year — about 0.41% of the 18,362 awarded nationwide.

50.8% of students complete their degree, close to the 50.4% median across BSW colleges nationally. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it.

The average student pays $15,646 a year after grants and scholarships — $9,214 below the $24,860 median across the 12 BSW colleges in Massachusetts. 38.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Figures from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. Completion and net-price comparisons are against the 618 BSW-awarding colleges in this directory.

Key Statistics

9,727
Total Students
8,270
Undergraduates
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

88%
Acceptance Rate
7,987 admitted out of 9,096 applicants

Admissions Requirements

High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Test Scores: Considered
Recommendations: Considered
College Prep: Required

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
550 - 650
Math
510 - 613
8% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
25 - 30
1% of first-time students submitted ACT scores
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Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$11,389
Out-of-State
$17,529

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$15,646
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $10,007
$30,001 - $48,000 $11,579
$48,001 - $75,000 $13,559
$75,001 - $110,000 $16,904
$110,001+ $21,176
38%
Receive Pell Grants
75%
Students Borrowing
$4,706
Avg. Loan Amount
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Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

51%
Overall
50%
Full-Time
52%
Part-Time
64%
First-Time Students
59%
Transfer Students
22%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 35%
6-Year Completion 48%
8-Year Completion 51%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
39.5%
Female
60.5%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
18%
Some Distance
40.9%
No Distance
41.1%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
12.6%
Some Distance
46.9%
No Distance
40.5%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
67.7%
Black or African American
10.7%
Hispanic/Latino
9.8%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.1%
Two or More Races
7.1%
Non-Resident Alien
1.3%
Unknown
1%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
5085311000
Address
131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA 02325
IPEDS ID
165024

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Where a BSW Leads

Graduates of undefined and other CSWE-accredited BSW programs work across six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.

Community Social Worker $71,900

Nonprofits and government — program development, policy, advocacy
School Social Worker $69,620

K-12 districts — attendance, behavior, family support, IEP teams
Healthcare Social Worker $67,880

Hospitals, clinics, home health — discharge planning and care coordination
Mental Health Social Worker $60,280

Community clinics and hospitals — assessment, counseling, crisis response
Substance Abuse Social Worker $60,280

Treatment centers and public health — recovery planning and aftercare
Child & Family Social Worker $59,550

County and state agencies — child protection, foster care, family preservation

Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.