University of Bridgeport Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 75%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at University of Bridgeport are predominantly Black with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 76% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of University of Bridgeport students
Race	Percent of Students
White	24%
Black	36%
Hispanic	18%
Asian	3%
American Indian / Alaskan	1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2%
International	16%
Race Unknown	0%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 54% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Bridgeport with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Bridgeport has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Bridgeport students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	39%
Women	61%

Enrollment by gender for University of Bridgeport students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	1,509
Women	2,329

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 34%

University of Bridgeport draws 66 percent of students from Connecticut, 28 percent from other states, and 6 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Connecticut, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of Bridgeport students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	66%
Out of State	28%
Foreign	6%
Unknown Location	0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$63,241 per year

59% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

3,838

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	32.2%
Part-time undergraduates	27.1%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=128744.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026