University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut
4-year Private university
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Overview

University of Bridgeport is a private institution established in 1927 with urban setting located at Bridgeport. It is ranked 389 in National Universities in 2024 edition. It practices semester based academic calendar. Students can explore more than 50 clubs, including fraternities, sororities and intramural sports.

#389 in National Universities
Setting
Urban
Location Bridgeport, Connecticut
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1927
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
1,873 Undergraduates
Website http://www.bridgeport.edu

Learning

11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$35,760
Cost of Attendance
$24,122
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $32,850
Outstate Tuition Fee $32,850
Room and Board Fees $16,350
$40,415 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

73% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$25 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.04 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

75 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
PTE, IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
Jul
29
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Apr
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$ Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$-- Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $35,760
--% Students with need received Financial Aid
--% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline : March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Trustee Scholarship
Total Worth $20,000
Eligibility First year freshmen
Minimum Criteria based on incoming GPA, English proficiency and test scores (SAT or ACT)
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $15,000
Eligibility First year freshmen
Minimum Criteria based on incoming GPA and test scores (SAT or ACT)
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Provost’s Scholarship
Total Worth $12,500
Eligibility First year freshman
Minimum Criteria Based on academic GPA, english proficiency and test score(SAT/ACT)
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Dean's Achievement Scholarship
Total Worth $10,000
Eligibility Incoming Freshman
Minimum Criteria Based on academic GPA, English proficiency and test score(SAT/ACT)
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Academic Achievement Grant
Total Worth $5000
Eligibility Incoming Freshman
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Athletic Scholarship
Total Worth Varies
Details --
See all Scholarships

Students

1,873 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
56% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
34% Students graduate within 6 years