| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
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| Campus size: |
235 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Bridgewater, MA |
| Population of city/town: |
26,563 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campus in Attleboro. |
| Nearest major city: |
Boston |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
28 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
645,966 |
| Online campus map: |
www.bridgew.edu/Tour/
building_locator.cfm |
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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 (81%)
- single-student apartments (19%)
- special housing for disabled students
- other housing including Break houses for athletes, student teachers, visiting lecturers, and international students.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
63% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
35% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
65% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
10% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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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: |
675 |
| 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 fairs. |
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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, 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 |
| Number of honor societies: |
14 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
181 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Christian Fellowship, Catholic Connections, Full Life Ministry, Muslim Student Association |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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African‐American Society, Association of Latino Professionals in Finance/Accounting, La Sociedad Latina, Men Intergraded in Brotherhood, Order of Omega; African, Cape Verdean, Haitian American, and Pan‐Hellenic Student Associations |
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| International student organizations: |
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Asian Student Union, Circle K International; anime, Canada, International Exchange, and United Caribbean clubs |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Alternative Spring Break, Bohemian Street Chanters, Buddies, peer educators, Noteworthy, Criminal Justice Student Organization, dance company, dance team, English Society, ensemble theatre, L.O.V.E., Live the World, Orientation Leaders, Refined Movement, Social Justice League, Students of Sustainability; American Marketing, Commuter, Film/Video, Student Education, National Art Education, Pre‐Law, and Residence Hall Associations; role playing, astronomy/physics, athletic training, biochemistry/molecular biology, vets, economics, computer science, equestrian, hip hop, math, paranormal, and science fiction clubs |
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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,
SWA |
| School colors: |
crimson and white |
| School mascot: |
Bears |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Eastern College Athletic Conference, Little East Conference, Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference, New England Football Conference, New England Alliance, New England Women's Lacrosse Alliance, Pilgrim Wrestling League |
| 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: |
9% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
22% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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athletic and football fields, baseball and softball parks, gymnasium, tennis courts, basketball and volleyball court, pool, soccer field, roller hockey area, trails |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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badminton, basketball, darts, dodgeball, field hockey, fishing, flag football, handball, paintball, skiing, snowboarding, soccer (indoor/outdoor), ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, Wiffle ball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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hip hop dance, ice hockey, lacrosse, outdoor adventure, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Club sports for women: |
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cheerleading, dance, equestrian sports, hip hop dance, outdoor adventure, rugby, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Boston (28 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Providence (37 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Bridgewater, MA |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Bridgewater, MA |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| 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: |
20% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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American University, Anna Maria College, Boston College, Boston University, Bridgewater State College, Bryant University, Central Michigan University, Columbia International University, Emerson College, Fitchburg State College, Florida State University, Framingham State College, George Washington University, Georgetown University, Hawaii Pacific University, Indiana State University, Lesley University, New England School of Law, Northeastern University, Rhode Island College, Roger Williams University, Simmons College, Springfield College, Suffolk University, Tufts University, University of Connecticut, University of Massachusetts--Amherst, University of Massachusetts--Lowell, University of New Hampshire, University of North Carolina--Asheville, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, Western New England College. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
72% within six months of graduation, 81% within one year of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Accenture, Advanced Rehabilitation System, Bayer Diagnostic, Boston Biomedical, Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital, Brown & Co., Delta Airlines, Department of Social Services, EMC, FETCO, INT, Co., Fidelity Investments, FleetBoston, Foxboro Company, General Dynamics, Gillette Company, Health South, Investors Bank & Trust, LEC Environment Consulting Little, Mass General Hospital, Massachusetts House of Representatives, May Institute, Meditech, Midwest Express Airline, New England Cable News, Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital, PBS Consultants, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Providence Journal, Putnam Investments, Springborn Laboratories, State Street, Stone and Webster, United States Department of Labor, WCVB TV 5, Wells Fargo Financial, WPEP 1570 AM. |
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