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University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604-5620

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

University of Bridgeport is a private institution in Bridgeport with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 985, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,323 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,786.

Established
1927
Mascot
Purple Knight
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division II athletics and has eight women's sports
Division
Division II

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64%Acceptance
985SAT Avg
1,450Students
16:1Student:Faculty
48%Grad Rate
$50,323Earnings 10yr
$24,786Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Bridgeport Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate64.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 985

Reading & WritingMid: 520
470585
MathMid: 520
410530

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

64.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

985

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,760
Room & Board$16,350
Books & Supplies$0
Total Cost of Attendance$52,786
Average Net Price$24,786
Median Debt at Graduation$25,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$273

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,943
$30–48K$23,572
$48–75K$25,830
$75–110K$27,339
$110K+$27,063

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$24,786

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

27.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (92)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,450
Gender Split
70% / 30%
Women / Men
First Generation
42%
Pell Grant Recipients
52%

Race & Ethnicity

White 25%
Black 33%
Hispanic 31%
Asian 4%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate48.1%
Freshman Retention62.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,575
8 Years$49,288
10 Years$50,323

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,900
Men
$47,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#389
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#378

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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