Bridgewater State University
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Bridgewater State University: international tuition 18,930 USD per year, one-year total cost 46,448 USD, acceptance rate 87.8%. Need-based aid is not open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 100.
International first-years appear to receive the renewable $5,000/year Horace Mann Scholarship, but need-based aid is not available to international students. Whether the larger merit scholarships are open to them is unclear.
Getting in. The school admits 82.3% of applicants (7,865 of 9,555). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 550–650, Math 510–613, ACT 25–30. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 100+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 46,448 USD, before any scholarship. 5 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet. For the I-20, the school needs proof of 46,448 USD. Health insurance is 4,962 USD a year.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 15/2. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Bridgewater State University?
International tuition is 18,930 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 46,448 USD.
Does Bridgewater State University offer scholarships for international students?
Need-based aid is not open to international students. International first-years appear to receive the renewable $5,000/year Horace Mann Scholarship, but need-based aid is not available to international students. Whether the larger merit scholarships are open to them is unclear.
What English scores does Bridgewater State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at Bridgewater State University?
The acceptance rate is 87.8%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
The $18,930 figure combines tuition and fees for international students studying full-time (12 credit hours per semester); the page does not separate tuition from fees.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe international page says all new first-year students receive the Horace Mann Scholarship, but it does not say whether merit is considered automatically with admission or needs a separate application, so Unclear.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page says whether admission decisions consider international applicants' ability to pay. Only the Affidavit of Financial Support requirement for the I-20 is mentioned.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo page mentions the CSS Profile or a separate international aid form; the Affidavit of Financial Support is proof of funds for the I-20, not an aid application.
Scholarships at this school
Bear Merit ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Crimson Merit ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Horace Mann Merit ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Presidential Merit ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not say whether international students qualify; it has no residency condition, but eligibility cannot be confirmed.
- Renewable in later years
Tsongas ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- EssaysRequired
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsiAn affidavit of financial support and bank statement are needed; the page says they are required after acceptance.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Spring semester application deadline (all applicants)Applicationabout17days
- Fall semester application deadline (all applicants)Application+123 days
Admission odds in numbers
Credit for exams
Most AP exams earn credit with a score of 3 or higher; official scores must be sent from the College Board.
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AP credit by subject
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data