Bridgewater State University (BSU) is a public comprehensive university located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, founded in 1840 as the first publicly-funded normal school in the state. With nearly 10,000 students, BSU offers more than 100 academic programs across its colleges of arts and sciences, business, education and allied studies, and graduate studies. The university has a strong tradition in teacher education and is recognized for producing graduates who serve as educators across southeastern Massachusetts. BSU has undergone significant campus transformation with modern academic buildings, expanded student services, and enhanced research facilities. The university's location between Boston and Cape Cod gives students access to thriving career markets and cultural opportunities. BSU athletics compete at the NCAA Division III level and include a wide range of varsity sports for men and women.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$17,948
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $17,948
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
