Bridgewater State University (BSU) is a public university in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1840 by Horace Mann, the father of American education, and is the oldest permanently-located public higher education institution in Massachusetts.
BSU offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including education, business, STEM, and the humanities. The university also has several research centres and institutes, including the Centre for STEM Education and Public Policy and Administration.
The acceptance rate for international students at Bridgewater State University is 87.7%. Bridgewater State University is ranked 545th in the United States and 2118th worldwide, according to the 2023 EduRank University Rankings. The university is also ranked #93 in Regional Universities North (tie) by US News & World Report.
Cost of Attendance
Please note that the costs for living expenses are minimum estimates and that, depending on your lifestyle, these costs may be higher. Transportation should be included in these estimates. ALL UNIVERSITY COSTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. TUITION AND FEES ARE BASED ON FULL-TIME DAY STATUS (12 credit hours per semester)
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Tuition
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$7,050
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Required Fees (all students)
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$10,500
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Required Health Insurance
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$3,779
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Rent, utilities and food
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$14,586
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Household needs
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$600
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Books and supplies
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$1,000
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Clothing and Laundry
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$600
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Summer living expenses
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$2,500
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Miscellaneous Expenses
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$700
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Twelve-Month Total (Estimate)
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$41,315*
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Scholarships: As a public university, BSU offers quality education at an affordable price. While international students are not eligible for federal financial aid, all new BSU undergraduate first-year and transfer students receive the Horace Mann Scholarship. This award grants students a $3,000 scholarship towards tuition and fees and an additional $2,000 towards housing if living on-campus. This scholarship is reapplied yearly as long as the student maintains good academic standing with the university.
TUITION AND FEES ARE BASED ON FULL-TIME STATUS (9 credit hours per semester)
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Tuition and fees
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$9,040.5
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Required health insurance
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$3,779
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Rent, utilities and food
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$15,239
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Household needs
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$600
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Books and supplies
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$1,000
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Clothing and Laundry
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$600
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Summer living expenses
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$2,500
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Miscellaneous Expenses
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$700
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Twelve-Month Total (Estimate)
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$33,458.50*
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*To be used on Affidavit of Financial Support
The amounts listed are the average cost of attending Bridgewater. Each student’s actual expenses will vary based on individual choices. These amounts are utilised to issue the I-20 and cannot be prorated.
- International Student Exchange
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Approximate Exchange Program Costs Per Year
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$24,265
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On-Campus Housing
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$10,691
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Winter Break Housing
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$665
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Spring Break Housing:
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$315
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Health Insurance
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$3,779
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Residential Activity Fee
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$20
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Gold Meal Plan
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$4,548
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ResNet Program Fee
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$360
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Student Support Fee
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$100
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Clothing
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$500
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Household Needs
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$600
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Capital Fee
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$500
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Laundry Fee
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$100
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SEVIS Fee
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$220
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Books
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$1,000
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Miscellaneous Expenses
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$700
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Technology Fee
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$72
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iPad for Education Majors
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$329 + taxes
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Building Maintenance Fee
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$10
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– All costs in this section are based on the Academic Year 2023-2024. All costs are subject to change.
