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University of Bridgeport

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 462
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 73%
Students retention rate 55%
On-time graduation rate 44%

Located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, University of Bridgeport is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Bridgeport is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, University of Bridgeport emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at University of Bridgeport is reported to be 44%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Connecticut state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 64% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at University of Bridgeport is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Connecticut is 77%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at University of Bridgeport do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,760

Cost of attendance at University of Bridgeport in 2022 for students from Connecticut.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average $13,780
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,760

Cost of attendance at University of Bridgeport in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average $30,716
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at University of Bridgeport received on average $27,750 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$27,750
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 177 57% $5,012 $887,196
Other Federal Grant 177 57% $5,635 $997,369
State Grant/Scholarships 53 17% $1,719 $91,115
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 310 100% $24,239 $7,514,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 310 100% $27,750 $8,602,484

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Bridgeport students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Bridgeport students is 44.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 46.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.9%.

44.1%

  • asian 60.0% 6 students
  • African American 38.3% 77 students
  • white 52.4% 22 students
  • hispanic 41.5% 39 students
  • International Students 60.8% 31 students
  • Mixed Race 33.3% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball East Coast Conference
  • Basketball East Coast Conference
  • Track and Cross Country East Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Bridgeport provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Bridgeport offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)