University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604-5620
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Origins The university began in 1927 as the first junior college in Connecticut.
- •Barnum estate and neighboring property adjacent to Seaside Park and became a four-year institution in 1947, when it was renamed the University of Bridgeport.
- •It was the first junior college chartered in the Northeastern United States.
- •The Junior College of Connecticut was retained and the College of Arts and Sciences and the Colleges of Business Administration were established at once.
- •The legislature of Connecticut acknowledged the school's growth by renaming the institution "University of Bridgeport" in 1947.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 985
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
December 1
Regular Decision
rolling
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Transfer Admission
International Students
English Proficiency Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
28.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Academics
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Programs (92)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
After Graduation
Top Employers
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
63%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CT state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Attractions
Seaside Parkwalkable
Beachfront park adjacent to campus
Beardsley Zoo
Connecticut's only zoo
Fairfield
Upscale town with beaches and shopping
New York City
Major city 60 miles away
Days out near Bridgeport
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Bridgeport, from real bookable tour times.
- Stevens Institute of Technology · William Paterson University of New JerseyPublic and private77 days
- Mount Saint Mary College · State University of New York at New PaltzUnder $25k a year16 days