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2026-27 cycleBridgewater, MA

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater State University is a public university in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, founded in 1840. As the largest public university in southeastern Massachusetts, it offers comprehensive undergraduate degrees with notable programs in education, aviation, and criminal justice.

Acceptance rate

88%

Undergrad enrollment

7,829

Test policy

Test optional

Application fee

$50

Application deadlines

RoundDeadline
Early ActionEarly Action DeadlineNovember 15, 2026
Regular DecisionPriority Regular Decision DeadlineFebruary 15, 2027
Financial AidFAFSA Priority DeadlineMarch 1, 2027

Supplemental essay prompts

No supplemental essays required

Bridgewater State University does not require school-specific supplemental essays for the 2026-27 cycle. Your personal statement carries the application.

Data gathered August 2026.