Bridgewater, MA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Bridgewater State University

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 9,550-student campus.

3.77
Incidents / 1k students
#2,418
Rank of 3,050
#63
MA rank
9,550
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Bridgewater State University reports 3.77 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,418 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 80% of ranked campuses its size.

3.77
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,418
of 3,050 ranked nationally
80%
report fewer incidents than this campus
17
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-6 reported incidents

Bridgewater State University decreased from 23 to 17 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Bridgewater State University is a Public institution located in Bridgewater, MA, enrolling approximately 9,550 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 57 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MA, it ranks #63 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 9,550 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Bridgewater State University is "Fondling" with 26 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MA averaging 5.04 incidents per 1,000 students, Bridgewater State University reports 25% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

3.77 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2418

See peer comparison

State Rank (MA)

#63

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

17

across 11 crime categories

Where Bridgewater State University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

4 safer than 20% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). This entry sits in this band. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Bridgewater State University percentile rank 20.7%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2418 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Bridgewater State University reports 25% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$11,808
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,948
Avg Net Price
$16,383
Median Debt
$24,286
Pell Grant Recipients
32%
How does this cost rank in MA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
88%
SAT Average
1180
SAT Math Range
510–613
ACT Average
24
ACT Range
25–30

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
54%
Retention Rate
75%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$46,673
Median Earnings (10yr)
$57,466
Loan Repayment (3yr)
72%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Bridgewater State University: on-campus incidents by year

Stable 0% (17 → 17 incidents)

1618202224 202120222023 17 17 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 250
Arson 000
Burglary 200
Fondling 51110
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 100
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 767
Robbery 010
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 1 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

27 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
27 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 1 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 2 200
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 1 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 1 201
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 2 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0

Bridgewater State University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

MA

Bridgewater State University

3.77 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,418
Enrollment
9,550
Data year
2023

CA

Pepperdine University

3.25 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,322
Enrollment
9,545
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA · 9,545 enrolled
Safety Score 3.25
Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, NY · 9,545 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY · 9,541 enrolled
Safety Score 0.63
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX · 9,517 enrolled
Safety Score 19.54
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ · 9,494 enrolled
Safety Score 1.79

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Bridgewater State University nationally (rank #2418), regardless of size or state.

Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, NY
National Rank #2417
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
National Rank #2419
Jarvis Christian University
Hawkins, TX
National Rank #2416
Carroll University
Waukesha, WI
National Rank #2420
Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN
National Rank #2415

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridgewater State University safe?
Bridgewater State University has a safety score of 3.77 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,418 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Bridgewater State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Bridgewater State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MA.
Does Bridgewater State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Bridgewater State University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Bridgewater State University's Safety Profile

Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, MA enrolls 9,550 students and has a safety score of 3.77 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2418 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 23 in 2022 to 17 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Bridgewater State University's 3.77 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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