University of Bridgeport

3/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Bridgeport, CT
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#10 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,838

Location Bridgeport, Connecticut
Website bridgeport.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of Bridgeport occupies a 50-acre campus along Long Island Sound in Bridgeport, Connecticut, approximately 60 miles northeast of New York City. Established in 1927 as the Junior College of Connecticut, the institution evolved into a four-year university in 1947 and maintains a distinctive collection of historic buildings that blend Victorian and Gothic architectural styles. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across six colleges, with particular strengths in engineering, design, health sciences, and business administration. Students can choose from traditional residence halls or apartment-style living options on the seaside campus, which serves a diverse international student population. The university operates as a private institution with NCAA Division II athletic programs.

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Ratings

University of Bridgeport is rated within the lower 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

Overall Rating

3 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

3 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of Bridgeport within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#996
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#585
Best Colleges in Connecticut

#15
Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

#10
Best Value Colleges in Connecticut

#14

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 880/1115
GPA 3.04

Acceptance Rate

83%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 4.9%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$35,760

Costs for University of Bridgeport
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$35,760
Books and Supplies		$0
Other Fees		$2,900
Room and Board		$16,350
Budget for Other Expenses		$7,372
Total One Year Cost		$62,382

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

27% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Bridgeport are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Business, and Health Professions. 22% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 21% in Business, and 16% in Health Professions.