Bridgeport Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 83.02%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $35,760
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Bridgeport:
- Total Enrollment: 3,838, including 936 online students
- 1,570 Undergraduate, 2,268 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 39.3% men, 60.7% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 41%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 36%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 61%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 71 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 2 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 31 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Bridgeport Overview
University of Bridgeport (Bridgeport) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Bridgeport, CT. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The Bridgeport's tuition & fees is $35,760 for the academic year 2024-2025. 85% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $23,988.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,838 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Bridgeport's acceptance rate is 83.02% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 4.85%.
Bridgeport ranked 13rd in Connecticut Colleges rankings. University of Bridgeport is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Bridgeport is $35,760. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,786.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $35,760 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,786.
| Undergraduate | $35,760 |
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| Graduate | $21,786 |
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| Undergraduate | $35,760 |
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| Graduate | $21,786 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Bridgeport offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Bridgeport
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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