Bridgeport, CT

University of Bridgeport

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University of Bridgeport is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Bridgeport, CT.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
University of Bridgeport is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

83% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 9,237 applied, 7,669 accepted, and 372 enrolled in Bridgeport.
96 men and 276 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $35,760 for undergraduate programs and $21,786 for graduate programs.
Tuition has not increased and remains the same as last year at University of Bridgeport.

Financial Aid

1,306 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $25,992.
For freshmen, 267 students (95%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $26,933.

Student Population

A total of 3,838 students enrolled Bridgeport in 2025.
By gender, 1,509 men and 2,329 women students are enrolled.
There are 1,570 undergraduate and 2,268 graduate students.

71 Major Programs

  • 2 programs through online
  • 31 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Bridgeport is 41% and the transfer-out rate is 36%.
The retention rate is 61% for full-time and 61% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
41%
Transfer-out Rate
36%
Retention Rate
61%
Students to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 433 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Bridgeport and the average faculty salary is $66,593. The studetns to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
There are 662 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $72,962.
Number of Faculties
433
Average Faculty Salary
$66,593
Number of Staffs
662
Average Staff Salary
$72,962

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries