University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT · Private
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University of Bridgeport admitted 83.0% of applicants university-wide (7,669 of 9,237).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 83.0% | 7,669 | 9,237 |
| Men | 79.4% | 3,432 | 4,322 |
| Women | 86.2% | 4,237 | 4,915 |
Of 7,669 admitted students, 372 enrolled (4.9% yield).
University of Bridgeport U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- median 1040
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of Bridgeport U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $52,957/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $35,760 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $16,350 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $52,957/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $27,238 |
| $30k–48k | $28,124 |
| $48k–75k | $26,062 |
| $75k–110k | $27,487 |
| Over $110k | $29,733 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Presidential)
- Trustee Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- International Academic Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (International Aid)
- Presidential Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Presidential)
- International Transfer Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (International Aid)
- Trustee Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- International Grant — Up to $10,000 per year (Need Based)
- Achievement Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
University of Bridgeport U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed application
- Academic records
- Personal statement/essay
- Proof of funding
- Letters of recommendation
- Resume or C.V.
International applicants
- Completed application
- Academic records
- Personal statement/essay
- Proof of funding
- Letters of recommendation
- Resume or C.V.
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of Bridgeport · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
University of Bridgeport requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $50,323
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 41.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 61%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,750
- At graduation
University of Bridgeport · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #395
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (11%), Psychology (9%), Engineering (4%).
University of Bridgeport U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.