Bridgewater State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

30%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
0%
International
25
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Bridgewater State University has a diverse student body with 30% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
70.3%(5,684)
Hispanic
9.4%(760)
African American
10.9%(883)
Asian
2.3%(186)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(4)
Two or More Races
6.1%(496)
Unknown
0.7%(60)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color30%
Total Enrollment9,604
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Bridgewater State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Bridgewater State University has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.8%(3,391)
Women
58.2%(4,725)

Gender Statistics

Men3,391

35% of total enrollment

Women4,725

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bridgewater State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 63% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.9%(72)
18-19
28.3%(2,298)
20-21
34.4%(2,791)
22-24
23.2%(1,879)
25+
13.3%(1,076)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.3%(5)
22-24
23.3%(347)
25+
76.3%(1,136)

Age Diversity Insights

63%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

15%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Bridgewater State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 97% in-state residents, 3% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.1%(1,453)
Out-of-State
2.9%(43)

Regional Representation

In-State1,453

97% of student body

Out-of-State43

3% of student body

States Represented

25 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

30%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age