College Search
University of Bridgeport

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT · City · 1,534 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$27,807
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
45%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$50,323
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
83%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Situated along Long Island Sound adjacent to historic Seaside Park, the University of Bridgeport is best known for its career-focused pre-professional preparation and an exceptionally diverse, global student body. The university's strongest academic offerings reside in the health sciences—highlighted by the Fones School of Dental Hygiene, the world’s first dental hygiene program—alongside reputable degrees in engineering, nursing, and business. Students experience a close-knit, hands-on learning environment enriched by small class sizes, robust clinical training partnerships, and proximity to major Northeast metropolitan job markets.

Wikipedia:The University of Bridgeport is a private university in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. The university is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. In 2021, the university was purchased by Goodwin University; it retained its own name, brand, and board of trustees.

Location
Bridgeport, CT, 06604-5620 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
HPN · Westchester
28 mi away
Open in Google Maps
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$35,760
Housing & food (on campus)$16,350
Books & supplies$0
Cost of attendance$61,302
Average net price$27,807
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$35,760
Housing & food (on campus)$16,350
Books & supplies$0
Cost of attendance$61,302
Average net price$27,807
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.bridgeport.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
University of Bridgeport’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$37,090
Housing$16,840
Personal expenses$4,506
Transportation$2,266
Total published by the school$61,302
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$27,238
$30–48k
$28,124
$48–75k
$26,062
$75–110k
$27,487
$110k+
$29,733
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
45%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
29%
Back for yr 2
61%
Transferred
34%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
47% graduated · 35% transferred · 17% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$38,575
10 yrs after entry$50,323
Debt
Median at graduation$25,750
Monthly payment$273
Middle 50% owe$8.3k–$30.4k
90th percentile$42,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
83%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard

Wondering if University of Bridgeport is the right fit for you?

SchoolScout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list
Financial aid & net cost estimates
Deep dives on any school
Scholarship search
Essay prompts

If University of Bridgeport asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body
Gender
Men 29%Women 71%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
53%
First-gen
42%
Family income
$32,763
Independent
38%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
19%
Race & ethnicity
White
22%
Hispanic
30%
Black
35%
Asian
4%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
5%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Gymnastics
    Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$38,575
After 10 yrs
$50,323
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing133
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities39
Psychology, General37
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions30
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other28
Criminal Justice and Corrections27
Human Services, General20
Business/Commerce, General18
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions13
Accounting and Related Services13
Mechanical Engineering9
Computer Science8
Biology, General7
Design and Applied Arts7
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering6
Computer Engineering5
Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$18M
Full-time faculty
36%
Faculty salary
$7,399/mo
Teaching spend
$6,944
per student
Federal loans
76%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

Wondering if University of Bridgeport is the right fit for you?

SchoolScout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list
Financial aid & net cost estimates
Deep dives on any school
Scholarship search