University of Bridgeport Admission Requirements
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University of Bridgeport Admission Overview
University of Bridgeport admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year University of Bridgeport admitted 83% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.04 GPA (B) and SAT 880-1115. University of Bridgeport is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
University of Bridgeport is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
University of Bridgeport Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for University of Bridgeport
Acceptance Rate
The University of Bridgeport acceptance rate is 83%. Last year, 7,669 of 9,237 applicants were admitted. That is the 14th lowest acceptance rate in Connecticut.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into University of Bridgeport and can you get accepted?
University of Bridgeport is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
University of Bridgeport typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.04. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 5% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
University of Bridgeport GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.04Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
BAverage GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.04
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at University of Bridgeport typically have around a 3.04 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. University of Bridgeport is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #18 in Connecticut for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.0 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
University of Bridgeport SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
880-1115Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
1%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 470
- Math 410
- Composite 880
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 585
- Math 530
- Composite 1115
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at University of Bridgeport typically score around a 1000 SAT (middle 50% 880–1115) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 40th percentile nationally. University of Bridgeport ranks #19 in the state of Connecticut for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 880 to 1115
SAT policy
University of Bridgeport is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1000 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
University of Bridgeport ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
Not ReportedFreshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
-25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Bridgeport and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Bridgeport is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
University of Bridgeport is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 83% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.04 GPA (about an B average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (880-1115); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=128744.
GPA calculator: University of Bridgeport GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026