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Yes, I Can Afford BSU

What does it cost to attend 51³Ô¹ÏÍø?

Three students hanging out in the giant red Adirondack chair by Rondileau Student Union. A circle of words above them says, "Yes, I Can."

We’re here to show you how to make attending college a reality.

  • Review the total cost to attend, but keep in mind that because 87% of our undergraduate students receive some type of financial assistance, they do not pay the full amount. They pay less.
     
  • See the real-life examples of how need and merit-based aid can significantly lower the cost of attendance.
     
  • Learn how students may earn a complete return on their investment at BSU in 37 months, according to The Wall Street Journal, which named Bridgewater a Best College in America for the second year in a row.

Direct Cost of Attending

Tuition & Fees 2024-2025

For full-time students (12–17 credits per semester)
Massachusetts residents $11,734 per year
Out-of-state residents $17,874 per year

Room & Board

Average cost for first-year students residing on campus $13,346 per year

The cost varies based on residence hall and meal plan.

Total Costs for Full-Time Students

 On CampusCommuter
Massachusetts resident$25,080$11,734
Out-of-state resident$31,220$17,874

Financing Your BSU Education

The examples below of actual first-year dependent students show how scholarships and financial aid may lower your costs.

 AMANDADYLANFRAN
Tuition$11,734 in-state$17,874 out-of-state$11,734 in-state
Room & Boardcommuter$13,346$13,346
GPA3.093.764.52
Family income$60,000/year$135,000/year$175,000/year
Grants & Scholarships$12,389$8,800 
Horace Mann Scholarship $5,000 
Student Loan $5,500$5,500
Merit Scholarship  $11,000
NET COST$0$11,920$8,580

*Federal Direct Stafford Loans may have payments deferred based on student’s enrollment.

Value

BSU students sitting in rows at Commencement and smiling

The Wall Street Journal calculates that BSU graduates add an average of $23,961 to their salary because of attending Bridgewater, whereas the average net price of attending BSU is only $18,707. As a result, BSU graduates get a complete return on their investment in 37 months on average.

Is a BSU degree worth it, you ask? We’ve always known the answer was yes, but now we can quantify it based on this ranking.

87%

of undergraduates receive scholarships & financial aid

$4.2M

merit scholarships awarded to first-year students during the 2023-2024 academic year

Contact Us

Student Accounts Office

51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Boyden Hall, Room 107
131 Summer Street
Bridgewater, MA 02325
United States

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 4:30 pm