About Us | Bridgewater State University This is a content holder for the one-button emergency notification system. Quicklinks My BSU BridgeNet Academic Calendar Course Search Register for Class Pay Bill Health Services Patient Portal Student Health Plan Waiver Info For Families Alumni & Friends School Counselors Give to BSU Student Crisis Info Menu Close Free tuition and mandatory fees for families earning $125,000 or less. Learn about the Bridgewater Commitment » Excellence in Education, Since 1840 For more than 185 years, Bridgewater State University has been transforming lives, helping all of our students get an outstanding education, begin rewarding careers and lift up their families. BSU is a safe, diverse, inclusive, welcoming community where all students and employees can find a home. As the 10th largest university, public or private, in Massachusetts, Bridgewater provides a wide range of academic programs and innovative learning experiences inside and outside the classroom. The University grants approximately 2,500 degrees and certificates each year. Bridgewater has one of the top-ranked undergraduate research programs in the nation and has more than 250 study abroad programs. Each year, more than 1,600 students participate in internships to discover the work they love as they earn academic credit. BSU is ranked as the second leading university in Massachusetts for advancing the social mobility of students from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds and ninth in the nation for graduation rates for undergraduate Black students. Bridgewater continues to expand its reach and deepen its service to the community through early college and senior college initiatives. The University recently launched its first engineering programs in photonics and optical engineering and is building the state’s most sophisticated cybersecurity training facility. BSU graduate students have among the highest first-time CPA exam pass rates of any university in Massachusetts. Founded as a school for teachers in 1840, Bridgewater still graduates more teachers and STEM educators than any institution in Massachusetts. Bridgewater State University provides all these opportunities while continuing to offer one of the most affordable degrees in all of New England. BSU Facts Mission of the University Town & Gown News & Events 1840 year founded 10th largest four-year academic institution in Massachusetts 10,349 undergrad and grad students 92% full-time faculty holding doctorates or other terminal degrees Visiting Campus At Bridgewater State University, we offer a full array of options to see our beautiful campus. Guided Tours Virtual Tour Directions & Parking President and Leadership rgb(137,25,31) Board of Trustees rgb(137,25,31) Alumni & Development rgb(137,25,31) Bridgewater Rising rgb(137,25,31) Diversity and Social Justice rgb(27,54,93) Since our founding, Bridgewater State has been committed to empowering individuals and instilling in our students and faculty a deep appreciation for advancing the public good. Centers and Institutes rgb(27,54,93) Our academic centers and institutes — representing a wide array of interests, scholarship and expertise — support the mission and goals of the university by enhancing research and scholarship and by fostering community outreach. Civic Engagement rgb(27,54,93) BSU is a regional catalyst for promoting civic responsibility and engagement for residents of Massachusetts and beyond. News - Latest 6 Alumni Profile April 23, 2026 How BSU's CPDC Helps Kids Gain Strength and Confidence An alumnus’s family reflects on progress, milestones, and independence Study Abroad April 21, 2026 Bridgewater State Students Explore China Through Travel Course Study abroad trip features academic and cultural activities Student Spotlight April 16, 2026 Making Every Voice Count BSU’s new student trustee aims to ‘push the needle’ on inclusion, identity Internships April 14, 2026 BSU Graduate Students Gain Hands-on Experience Producing New Magazine Nerve to Write showcases disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent writers and artists April 9, 2026 BSU Students Get a Ticket to Savings on South Coast Rail The pilot program offers 50 percent off MBTA train tickets through spring 2026. Undergraduate Research April 7, 2026 Undergraduate Research Propels BSU Student to Advanced Lab Shannon McLaughlin and mentor Ryan Hannagan seek environmentally friendly way to produce hydrogen Take the next step Inquire Visit Apply