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The real 4-year cost of Bridgewater State University

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Bridgewater State University went from $6,237 to $11,389, an average of 3.5% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$12,629
Year 2$13,072
Year 3$13,530
Year 4$14,004
4-year total$53,234

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$13,234
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$51,107
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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