Bridgewater State University Acceptance Rate
Bridgewater, Massachusetts · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,631
- Admitted
- 7,698
- Yield
- 20.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Bridgewater State University's acceptance rate has risen from 79.3% in 2014–15 to 89.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,799 to 8,631 (+49%) over that period.
Its 89.2% rate makes Bridgewater State University more selective than about 23% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 61 tracked Massachusetts schools, it is more selective than about 18%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (91% for women vs 86.7% for men, a 4.3-point gap). Bridgewater State University has been test-optional since 2018–19. Of admitted students, 20.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,799 | 4,599 | 79.3% | 1,540 |
| 2015–16 | 5,868 | 4,736 | 80.7% | 1,528 |
| 2016–17 | 6,007 | 4,863 | 81% | 1,420 |
| 2017–18 | 6,343 | 5,097 | 80.4% | 1,506 |
| 2018–19 | 6,806 | 6,135 | 90.1% | 1,518 |
| 2019–20 | 9,800 | 8,591 | 87.7% | 1,611 |
| 2020–21 | 9,555 | 7,865 | 82.3% | 1,389 |
| 2021–22 | 8,881 | 7,671 | 86.4% | 1,382 |
| 2022–23 | 8,807 | 7,725 | 87.7% | 1,570 |
| 2023–24 | 8,631 | 7,698 | 89.2% | 1,580 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,756 | 4,330 | 91% |
| Men | 3,745 | 3,247 | 86.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–630 | 11% |
| SAT Math | 510–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–27 | 1% |
How Bridgewater State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Bridgewater State University's acceptance rate?
Bridgewater State University's acceptance rate is 89.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,698 admitted of 8,631 applicants).
Is Bridgewater State University test optional?
Bridgewater State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Bridgewater State University?
Bridgewater State University received 8,631 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,698.
What SAT score do you need for Bridgewater State University?
Admitted students at Bridgewater State University typically scored 530–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Bridgewater State University getting harder to get into?
Bridgewater State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 79.3% in 2014–15 to 89.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.bridgew.edu/.