University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT

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Tuition & Fees

$43,132

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
585
25th
470
75th
530
25th
410

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

30%

male

70%

female

16

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

64%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,596
Declined 1,996
Total Received 5,592
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Enrollment

1,479

undergraduate students

2,624

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1927, the University of Bridgeport is a private, four-year, comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in engineering, nursing, and business. It is located on an 86-acre campus in Bridgeport, Connecticut—60 miles from New York City.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 4,103
Established in 1927
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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86-acre, urban campus in Bridgeport (population: 146,579), 60 miles from New York City; branch campuses in Riverbend and Waterbury; graduate center in Stamford. Served by air, bus, and train; major airport serves New York City. School operates transportation around campus. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

University of Bridgeport
126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT
06604

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
37%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
52%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
8%
Top 1/4
31%
Top 1/2
64%
Bottom 1/2
36%
Bottom 1/4
9%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
585
25th
470
75th
530
25th
410

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (priority deadline) April 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

64%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,596
Declined 1,996
Total Received 5,592

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program
Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

80%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

95%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$25,992

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $35,760
Housing & Food $16,350
Additional fees $7,372
Total $59,482
Average Financial Aid - $25,992
Total with Avg. Aid $33,490

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $6,553,526
State $677,581
Institutional $35,381,934
Other external $386,599
Total $42,999,640

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $3,064,000
Other external
Total $3,064,000
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 392-3582
F: 203 576-4570
finaid@bridgeport.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Gymnastics yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes
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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
East Coast Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine yes
Artificial Intelligence yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Computer Engineering, General yes yes yes
Computer Science yes yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist yes yes yes
Education, General yes
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering/Industrial Management yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Finance, General yes yes
Financial Mathematics yes
General Studies yes yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes
Human Nutrition yes
Industrial and Product Design yes
Interior Design yes
International Relations and Affairs yes yes
Labor and Industrial Relations yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Science yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes
Music, General yes
Nursing Administration yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Herbology yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. General Studies
  2. Psychology
  3. Business

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

4,103

total students

59%

in-state

41%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

36%

1,479
students

Female
70%
1,040

Male
30%
439

64%

2,624
students

Female
52%
1,356

Male
48%
1,268

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

85%

1,255
students

Female
69%
869

Male
31%
386

15%

224
students

Female
76%
171

Male
24%
53

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
32%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
30%
Hispanic/Latino
25%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

190

Transfer applicants enrolled

13%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
High school transcript Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 15

Spring: January 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 48
Countries most often represented Brazil
China
India
Nepal
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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