About University of Bridgeport

Founded in 1927, University of Bridgeport. is a Private college. Located in Connecticut, which is a city setting in Connecticut, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 2,941 full time undergraduate students, and 2,717 full time graduate students.

The University of Bridgeport Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 130 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of Bridgeport include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate57%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range840-1010
ACT Range18-23

Admissions at UB are considered Selective, with ,13% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 7 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

66% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 30% were in the top quarter, and 7% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of Bridgeport.

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    36 Students rated on-campus housing 3.2 stars. 19 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    27 Students rated off-campus housing 3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    41 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    48 Students rated campus facilities 3.6 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    47 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 57 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    48 Students rated school activities 3.5 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    49 Students rated local services 3.3 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    48 Students rated academics 3.7 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

University of Bridgeport REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of University of Bridgeport?

32 Students rated University of Bridgeport

Kathrine - 01/25/2023

I think that the University of Bridgeport is a great that wants to gives its students all that they can, but I also think that because is a private university they don’t have the resources to improve the things that they want to improve. If the the university was given enough donates this school would have the opportunities to go even greater things.

Ralph - 09/21/2020

very good university.

Jamonia - 05/14/2020

The University of Bridgeport has a diverse population that has individuals from all across the world. There is positivity wherever you go and a zero-tolerance for discrimination and bullying. The University of Bridgeport has plenty of recreational facilities and activities that range from building a bear to snowboarding. The faculty members are always willing to help whether a student is a part of their class or just a passerby. To make things better the school has a beach just a few steps away.

Markisha - 04/21/2020

The University of Bridgeport is well something. The food is rather lackluster on bad days and meh on good days. Don't even get me started on the dorms buildings that look like they were houses for the criminally inept. The showers are rusty and old. For a building of over 100 students, there are only 4 washing machines and dryers to match. The recreational room is dull, there's a ping pong table and a pool table but I have rarely met many people down there unless they bought food from outside and are chilling there to eat. This semester was rather sad as cleaning hours had to be shortened. Classes are better and more engaging but those are my classes and I can't vouch for others. The building has pretty good agriculture but the students that come to the school lack academic prowess. In a class of 30, 16 would show up to class and the numbers would decrease which each passing class session. Teachers make an action to know their students, which is good, but these students don't have a strong passion to learn as they complain about simple projects and do their homework rather late. Extracurricular activities are fun for the most part and but is not an integral part of campus life. I guess the campus events can make up for the lacklusterness of the school. The events were fun and parties engaging. The welcoming week was rather fun for the most part, such as going to Six Flags with our new friends and was an all-around good time. The campus security is top-notched and is safe as nothing happens around Bridgeport to guarantee a crime. Overall 3/5 stars.

University of Bridgeport FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at University of Bridgeport?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of Bridgeport is 57%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If you think you know everything about life, guess again. College is the time where you truly find yourself. After only completing one year of college, I see how much I have changed. I have become more independent and I have discovered that the number one person I need to please is myself. Try new things. If you do not like something, that is okay because you can start over. The senior quote that you choose for the yearbook will continue to withstand throughout college and proably for the rest of your life. "If at first youdon't succeed, dust yourself off and try again," Aaliyah. You are going to make mistakes because you are human. Never forget that. Learn from your mistakes and never give up.Try and fail and try again. When times get difficult just remember it will all be worth it in the end. Be prepeared for some long nights of studying and writting papers. You procrastinated all throughout high school and that proabbly won' t change in college. Just get it done. Do not get discouraged and you will do fine.

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  3. What's unique about your campus?

    The class sizes

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    me in my tuition fees. Because it over which I was save for my Education in University of Bridgeport I believe my chosen profession will enable me to fulfill all of my desires to help others, to continuously expand my knowledge base and skills and to travel the world. My home country was republic o Chad and it far for development since 1960 up to 2003 and still need development in Economic, and in our international relation. From 2002 we have good relation with USA additionally in petroleum project, education, and community development. And step by step we will find

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  5. Describe the students at your school.

    They come from all over the world very diverse.

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  6. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The University of Bridgeport is culturally diverse, so as long as you work hard and remain focused you can succeed there.

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  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    NA

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  8. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Compared to the other schools i considered Bridgeport is more diverse and offers more activities. In addition to this, Bridgeport offered academic scholarships which was something the other schools didnt offer.

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  9. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    My University is very Diverse, probably beacuse of the many majors that we offer such as Dental Hygienist and Marshal Arts, and we also have our own Art School entitled The Shintaro Akatsu School of Design which house ALL of our art majors, and I'm apart of the of The Shintaro Akatsu School of Design, because my major is Graphic Design.

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  10. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Your success in college largely depends on your attitude, your preparedness and your desire to succeed. Never procrastinate, copy, cheat or neglect to treat each assignment as if your stay in college depended upon it alone. No amount of ability will supercede the value of tenacity and good judgement, integrity and moral breeding. Work hard, play and pray hard, but most of all, remember that success is the result of good planning, hard work, persistence and a little bit of luck. So plan well, work hard all the time and then you may not even need luck.

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  11. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    It is best know for its engineering and medicine and has the hightest number of graduates in master program in the state

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  12. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    They would give more money

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  13. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The crazy majors that are offered, such as Martial Arts. Also how small, but beautiful the campus is. The Long Island Sound that is five minutes from campus and the great pepole that are on campus.

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    Fashion Merchandising program is too easy, its not challenging at all. But as more other majors, I hear the workload is hard.

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Student Body

Students

63%

female

37%

male

2,941

Total Undergrad Enrollment

2,717

Total Grad Students

48%

Out-Of-State

44%

In-State

8%

International

Organizations

30

Student Organizations

3

Fraternities

3

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

30%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
34%
% Hispanic/Latino
20%
% White or Caucasian
23%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

95% of students attending University of Bridgeport receive some sort of financial aid. 58% were awarded federal grants. While 74% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$31,630

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,500

Books and Supplies

$13,320

Room and Board

46,450

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$22,361
$30 - $48K
$22,174
$48 - $75K
$24,992
$75 - $110K
$27,341
$110K & UP
$30,460

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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