Bridgewater State University's published cost of attendance is $26,160. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $10,007, middle-income families pay around $13,559, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,176.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $26,160 |
| Tuition and Fees | $17,948 |
| Room and Board | $15,247 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$9,777 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $16,383 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,007 |
| $30–48k | $11,579 |
| $48–75k | $13,559 |
| $75–110k | $16,904 |
| $110k+ | $21,176 |
Bridgewater State University's published cost of attendance is $26,160. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $10,007, middle-income families pay around $13,559, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,176. Azimuth ranks Bridgewater State University #499 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary based on demonstrated need and other institutional factors. Bridgewater State's public tuition structure and need-based aid reach make it accessible across income levels. The university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs, and most first-year students receive need-based financial aid. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,286; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,070. Private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $59,669, median federal debt of $24,286 projects to a monthly payment of about $274 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Bridgewater State University earn median 4-year earnings of $59,669, placing Bridgewater State University in the 44.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $698 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 54.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Bridgewater State University #844 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Psychology, General reports 312 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $51,939, ranked #131 nationally in its major. Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods reports 188 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $64,769, ranked #54 nationally in its major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 164 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $64,178, ranked #17 nationally in its major. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas reports 157 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $58,255, ranked #26 nationally in its major.
