Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001416
- Phone: (203) 672-2300
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
54.58%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
14FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$22,439Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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University of Bridgeport
One Summit Place, Branford, CT
UB provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut and operated as a private institution. Approximately five thousand students are enrolled yearly at UB.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs UB offers:
- Engineering
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Engineering Technology
- Family And Consumer Sciences
Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score in a range of 1230 - 1520 on the SAT, or 17 - 22 for the ACT is common among admitted students. UB admits approximately 60 percent of applicants annually. Of those students admitted, about 13 percent registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found at bridgeport.edu.
Tuition is approximately $30,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Some students at UB may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.
The mascot for University of Bridgeport is the "Purple Knights", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Gymnastics (NCAA Division II)
- Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
Students may visit the school's http://www.bridgeport.edu to view additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates University of Bridgeport accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at University of Bridgeport is around 5,500 students, where graduate students make up roughly 10% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $32,000-$38,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,100 to $1,300 per unit
- The average estimated cost for on campus housing and meals is listed to be around $19,000, the amount includes nineteen meals each week
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 99% | $26,092 |
Receiving Student Loans | 78% | $10,984 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, University of Bridgeport may offer student services including:- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (Master's) Program
- Art and Design Program
- Chiropractic (D.C.) Program
- Naturopathy (N.D., N.M.D.) Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Bridgeport is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (East Coast Conference)
- Basketball (East Coast Conference)
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of Bridgeport by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B, M)
Education
Engineering
Engineering Technology
- Engineering Management (D, M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Dental Hygienist (A, B, M)
- Physician Assistant (M)
- Chiropractic (D)
- Nursing (B)
- Acupuncture (M)
- Medical Technology (B)
- Holistic Health and Nutrition (D, M)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A, B)
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Human Services (B)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- International Relations (B, M)
- Social Science (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Industrial Design (B)
- Graphic Design (B)
- Interior Design (B)
- Music (B)
- Illustration
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Bridgeport.
- Fairfield University in Willimantic, CT (3 miles away)
- Albertus Magnus College in Gunnison, CO (18 miles away)
- Post University in Stratford, CT (26 miles away)
- Five Towns College in Canandaigua, NY (27 miles away)
- Iona College in Levittown, NY (35 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Get a list of all the colleges in Connecticut
- Find out what other private colleges are located in Connecticut
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001416
- Phone: (203) 672-2300
- School Homepage