University of Bridgeport Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Bridgeport is a private research university in Bridgeport, Connecticut, enrolling about 1,534 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 83.02% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $50,323 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $35,760
- 2024 Average Net Price: $27,807 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 83.02% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,534 81.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.19%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 42.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 36.4%
- Average SAT Score: 985
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,760
- Applicants (IPEDS): 5,592
- Room & Board: $16,350 annual estimate
University of Bridgeport: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Bridgeport, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Bridgeport?
University of Bridgeport is located in Bridgeport, CT (ZIP 06604-5620).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is University of Bridgeport public or private?
University of Bridgeport is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does University of Bridgeport cost?
Published tuition: $35,760.
Average net price after aid: $27,807.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $27,238 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $28,124 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $26,062 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,487 |
| $110,001+ | $29,733 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $143,040.
How hard is it to get into University of Bridgeport?
Admission rate: 83.02%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 985.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Bridgeport?
Total enrollment: 1,534 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,760 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,268 students.
About 81% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Bridgeport?
150%-time completion rate: 41.19%.
First-year retention: 61.3%.
What do graduates of University of Bridgeport earn?
Median earnings: $38,575 six years after entry; $50,323 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,750.
53.48% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Bridgeport known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Computer Science (457 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (128 completions)
- Management Science (94 completions)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (80 completions)
- Human Nutrition (76 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (67 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (48 completions)
- Chiropractic (42 completions)
- Public Health, General (40 completions)
- Physician Associate/Assistant (38 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Bridgeport a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 83.02%; completion rate 41.19%; median earnings $50,323 at 10 years; net price $27,807. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$35,760
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Bridgeport was $35,760.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$27,807
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Bridgeport had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,807.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$111,228 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$27,807 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$143,040 4-Year Tuition
$16,350 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$52,110 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$208,440 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Bridgeport.
Financial Aid by Income Level
53.48% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
75.66% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Bridgeport was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Bridgeport in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $29,090 | $29,090 | $22,951 |
| 2014 | $29,920 | $29,920 | $22,626 |
| 2015 | $30,850 | $30,850 | $24,122 |
| 2016 | $31,630 | $31,630 | $24,272 |
| 2017 | $32,250 | $32,250 | $22,642 |
| 2018 | $33,055 | $33,055 | $22,961 |
| 2019 | $34,760 | $34,760 | $22,600 |
| 2020 | $35,760 | $35,760 | $25,084 |
| 2021 | $35,760 | $35,760 | $24,416 |
| 2022 | $35,760 | $35,760 | $26,331 |
| 2023 | $35,760 | $35,760 | $24,786 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
83.02% Acceptance Rate
5,592 Total Applicants
3,596 Students Admitted
231 First-Time Students Enrolled
6.42% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 985
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Bridgeport reported total enrollment of about 1,534 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 29% male and 71% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (35.1%), Hispanic or Latino (30.3%), and White (21.7%). About 53.48% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
81.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Bridgeport in 2024 is 1,534 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,760 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,268 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
61.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 35.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
28.74% 100% Completion Time
41.19% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 28.74% of students graduating from University of Bridgeport completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer Science: 67% male / 33% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 10% male / 90% female
- Management Science: 73% male / 27% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Bridgeport.
Return on Investment
$25,750 Median Student Debt
$50,323 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
51.17% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
352.43% Return on Investment
5.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Bridgeport.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 49 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Computer Science: 457 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 128 completions
3. Management Science: 94 completions
4. Dental Hygiene/Hygienist: 80 completions
5. Human Nutrition: 76 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 67 completions
7. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other: 48 completions
8. Chiropractic: 42 completions
9. Public Health, General: 40 completions
Most popular programs at University of Bridgeport.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Bridgeport graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Bridgeport from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 36.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,399
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,944
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Bridgeport is a private non-profit institution located in Bridgeport, CT, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Management Science. Enrollment is approximately 1,534 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (35.1%), Hispanic or Latino (30.3%), White (21.7%). The admission rate is 83.02%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 985. The 150%-time completion rate is 41.19%. Approximately 53.48% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Bridgeport, CT 06604-5620
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
University of Bridgeport provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Bridgeport located?
University of Bridgeport is located in Bridgeport, CT.
What is University of Bridgeport's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Bridgeport is 83.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 5,592 applicants and 3,596 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Bridgeport cost?
Reported tuition is $35,760 and average net price is $27,807 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,350 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Bridgeport?
University of Bridgeport reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,760 students, Black or African American (35.1%), Hispanic or Latino (30.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Bridgeport?
About 42.4% of students at University of Bridgeport are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Bridgeport?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Bridgeport reports midpoint SAT about 985.
What do graduates of University of Bridgeport earn?
Median earnings are $38,575 six years after entry and $50,323 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Bridgeport?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Bridgeport students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,750.
Is University of Bridgeport public or private?
University of Bridgeport is a private nonprofit institution located in Bridgeport, CT.
Is University of Bridgeport an HBCU?
No. University of Bridgeport is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Bridgeport a tribal college?
No. University of Bridgeport is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Connecticut college costs
- Connecticut colleges by ROI
- Bridgeport, Connecticut city profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Connecticut
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.