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Bridgewater State College
Boyden Hall
Bridgewater, MA 02325
Official telephone: (508) 531-1000
Fax number: (508) 531-1707
Website: www.bridgew.edu
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| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
3,266 men, 4,559 women, 7,825 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
2,680 men, 3,777 women, 6,457 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
586 men, 782 women, 1,368 total |
| Total graduate students: |
448 men, 1,382 women, 1,830 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
85 men, 250 women, 335 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
363 men, 1,132 women, 1,495 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
3% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 5.4% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.8% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.9% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 3.8% | Hispanic |
| 83.0% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.7% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 4.3% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 4.7% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.4% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.6% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 2.1% | Hispanic |
| 77.8% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.1% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 12.3% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
235 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Bridgewater, MA |
| Population of city/town: |
25,185 |
| Nearest major city: |
Boston, MA |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
28 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
589,141 |
| Online campus map: |
www.bridgew.edu/welcome/
campmap.htm |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (80%)
- women's dorms (11%)
- single-student apartments (9%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
48% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
29% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
71% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
13% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
yes |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
900 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Center for technological applications. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, Job Fair |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
partially |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
3 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
3 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Comment (Student Newspaper) |
| Number of honor societies: |
11 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
60 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Christian Fellowship, Gospel Choir |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Cape Verdean Student Association, Hall of Black Achievement, Club de Espanol, Gamma Sigma Alpha, International and Exchange Club , Japan Underground, La Sociedad Latina, Order of Omega, Panhellenic Association, Afro-American Society |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Accounting and Finance Club, Bridgewater Video and Film Association (BVFA), Ceramics Club, Chemistry Club , History Club, Inter-Fraternity Council, Media Campaign Addressing Drugs on Campus (MCADOC), Men Integrated in Brotherhood (MIB), Mentors for Violence Prevention (MVP), National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA), Adventure Role Playing Club, National Communication Associat (NCA), Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC), Circle K, Class Officers of 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, The Comment (Newspaper), Comic Book Enthusiasts, Commuter Association, Crimson Ambassadors , Dance Company, Earth Science, American Marketing Association, English Society, Ensemble Theater, Geography Club , Get Psyched, Graduate Student Association for Management Science (GSAMS), Greek Life ??? Coeducational Fraternities, Greek Life ??? Fraternities, Greek Life ??? Sororities, Philosophy Club, Physics Club, Archaeology and Anthropology Club, Physical Education Club, Political Science Club , Program Committee , Pre-Law Club, Public Relations Society , R.E.A.P.S., Residence Hall Association , Scrappers in Action, Student Government Association , Study Away Student Association (SASA), Armed Forces Club, United Caribbean Club, Until the Violence Stops (UTVS), WBIM , The Yearbook , College and Community Relations Coucil (CCRC), Connect, HERS at BSC, Massachusetts Hall of Fame for Science Educators, Massachusetts Geographic Alliance, Athletic Training Club , New England-Canada Business Council, Writing Across the Curriculum, Aware, Biology Club, BSC Stompers |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
John Harper,
Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Susan Crosby-Tangen,
Women's Athletic Director/SWA |
| School colors: |
Crimson & White |
| School mascot: |
Bears |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Eastern College Athletic Conference (Division I, Football I-AA);Little East Conference (Division III);Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (Division III);New England Football Conference (Division III);New England Women's Lacrosse Alliance (Division III);Pilgrim League (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | ECAC, MASCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Men's basketball | no | ECAC, MASCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cross-country | no | ECAC, MASCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Men's football | no | ECAC, MASCAC, NEFC, NCAA Div. III |
| Men's soccer | no | ECAC, MASCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Men's swimming | no | ECAC, MASCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Men's tennis | no | ECAC, MASCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | ECAC, MASCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Men's wrestling | no | ECAC, MASCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | ECAC, MASCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | no | ECAC, MASCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Women's field hockey | no | ECAC, MASCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Women's lacrosse | no | ECAC, MASCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | ECAC, MASCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | no | ECAC, MASCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Women's swimming | no | ECAC, MASCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Women's tennis | no | ECAC, MASCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | ECAC, MASCAC, NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | ECAC, MASCAC, NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
10% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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Adrian Tinsley Center, John J. Kelly Gymnasium, Swenson Football Field, Swenson Athletic Fields, Alumni Park (Baseball), Alumni Park (Softball), Henry Rosen Memorial Tennis Courts |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Boston, MA (30 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Providence, RI (30 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Bridgewater, MA (near campus) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
19% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
17% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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American University (DC);Anna Maria College (MA);Boston College (MA);Boston University (MA);Bridgewater State College (MA);Bryant University (RI);Central Michigan University (MI);Columbia International University (SC);Emerson College (MA);Fitchburg State College (MA);Florida State University (FL);Framingham State College (MA);George Washington University (DC);Georgetown University (DC);Hawaii Pacific University (HI);Indiana State University (IN);Lesley University (MA);New England School of Law (MA);Northeastern University (MA);Rhode Island College (RI);Roger Williams University (RI);Simmons College (MA);Springfield College (MA);Suffolk University (MA);Tufts University (MA);University of Connecticut (CT);University of Massachusetts--Amherst (MA);University of Massachusetts--Lowell (MA);University of New Hampshire (NH);University of North Carolina--Asheville (NC);University of Pennsylvania (PA);University of Virginia (VA);Western New England College (MA) |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
86% within one year of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Accenture, FETCO INT., Co., Fidelity Investments, FleetBoston, Foxboro Company, General Dynamics , Gillette Company, Health South, Investors Bank & Trust, LEC Environment Consult. Little, Advanced Rehab. System, Brown & Co., MA House of Representaties , Mass General Hospital, May Institute, Meditech, Midwest Express Airline, New England Cable News, Northeast Reh. Hospital, PBS Consultants, Pricewaterhousecoopers, Bayer Diagnostic, Providence Journal, Putnam Investments, Springborn Laboratories, State Street, Stone and Webster, US Dept. of Labor, WCVB TV 5, Wells Fargo Financial, WPEP 1570 AM, Boston Biomedical, Braintree Rehab. Hospital, Channel 56 WLVI TV, Delta Airlines, Dept. of Social Services, EMC |
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