University of Bridgeport: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2278 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #629 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #575 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 28 | In Connecticut |
| #651 of 1,498 | For Robotics |
| Top50% | For 27 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 1,637
- Graduates
- 2,351
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.bridgeport.edu
University of Bridgeport Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Bridgeport has an acceptance rate of 82% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 81% | 82% |
| Applicants | 3,781 | 1,218 | 2,563 |
| Admissions | 3,082 | 985 | 2,097 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 280 | 102 | 178 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
1,658 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,000 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
20 or 14%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 935
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Bridgeport are 935-1160 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1091 (27%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 1069 (27%) |
| Black or African American | 871 (22%) |
| Hispanic | 661 (17%) |
| Asian | 143 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 106 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 26 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Bridgeport is $28,470 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $25,169 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,432 |
| $48-75K | $27,297 |
| $75-110K | $28,480 |
| $110K+ | $25,352 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,860 | $19,096 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,860 | $19,096 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,860 | $19,096 |
| Fee in-district | $2,900 | $2,590 |
| Fee in-state | $2,900 | $2,590 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,900 | $2,590 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 829 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,350 |
University of Bridgeport majors
University of Bridgeport has granted 512 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 406 master's across 25 programs, and 80 doctorate degrees across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Bridgeport.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 136 | |||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 35 | 36 | 14 | |
| Human Nutrition | 75 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 72 | |||
| Psychology, General | 56 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 47 | |||
| Chiropractic | 40 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 38 | |||
| General Studies | 7 | 30 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 35 | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 35 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 19 | 11 | ||
| Human Services, General | 29 | |||
| Public Health, General | 29 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 25 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 17 | 5 | ||
| Management Science | 18 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 11 | 6 | ||
| Computer Science | 9 | 7 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 15 | |||
| Education, General | 12 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 7 | 1 | 3 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 11 | |||
| Accounting | 10 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | 3 | ||
| Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine | 9 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 9 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 9 | |||
| Naturopathic Medicine & Naturopathy | 9 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 | |||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 6 | 1 | ||
| Graphic Design | 7 | |||
| Industrial and Product Design | 6 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 6 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | |||
| Interior Design | 4 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 4 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 4 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 3 | |||
| East Asian Studies | 3 | |||
| Fashion Merchandising | 3 | |||
| Finance, General | 3 | |||
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 3 | |||
| Artificial Intelligence | 2 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | |||
| International and Intercultural Communication | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | |||
| Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Herbology | 1 | 1 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 42 | 512 | 406 | 80 |
University of Bridgeport has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 45% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Bridgeport has published 2,697 scientific papers with 27,999 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Political Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, Law, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 22 | 102 |
| 1992 | 18 | 133 |
| 1993 | 13 | 113 |
| 1994 | 12 | 149 |
| 1995 | 18 | 140 |
| 1996 | 19 | 126 |
| 1997 | 18 | 141 |
| 1998 | 7 | 140 |
| 1999 | 23 | 159 |
| 2000 | 12 | 174 |
| 2001 | 12 | 175 |
| 2002 | 21 | 194 |
| 2003 | 27 | 205 |
| 2004 | 22 | 194 |
| 2005 | 20 | 263 |
| 2006 | 21 | 292 |
| 2007 | 48 | 357 |
| 2008 | 71 | 379 |
| 2009 | 99 | 462 |
| 2010 | 80 | 532 |
| 2011 | 64 | 536 |
| 2012 | 96 | 668 |
| 2013 | 103 | 708 |
| 2014 | 148 | 924 |
| 2015 | 109 | 964 |
| 2016 | 130 | 1137 |
| 2017 | 106 | 1159 |
| 2018 | 142 | 1445 |
| 2019 | 108 | 1745 |
| 2020 | 107 | 2579 |
| 2021 | 76 | 3074 |
| 2022 | 49 | 3080 |
| 2023 | 44 | 2866 |
University of Bridgeport alumni
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Fred DeLuca
- Occupations
- entrepreneurrestaurateurbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Frederick Adrian DeLuca was an American businessman, who was the co-founder and president of the Subway franchise of fast food restaurants with Peter Buck. During his tenure, Subway grew into the largest franchise in the world.
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Bill Smitrovich
- Occupations
- television actorvoice actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
William Stanley Zmitrowicz Jr., known professionally as Bill Smitrovich, is an American actor.
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Dave Weckl
- Occupations
- session musicianjazz musiciandrummer
- Biography
-
Dave Weckl is an American jazz fusion drummer and the leader of the Dave Weckl Band. He was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2000.
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Faisal Shahzad
- Biography
-
Faisal Shahzad is a Pakistani-American citizen who was arrested for the attempted May 1, 2010, Times Square car bombing. On June 21, 2010, in Federal District Court in Manhattan, he confessed to 10 counts arising from the bombing attempt. Throughout his court appearance, Shahzad was unrepentant. The United States Attorney indicated there was no plea deal, so Shahzad faced the maximum sentence, a mandatory life term.
General info
| Alternative names | UB |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1927 |
| Motto | Opening doors. Building futures |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also extensive Summer Session |
| Total FTE staff | 437 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 126 Park Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604-5620 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 149,000 |
| Phone | 2035764000 |