University of Bridgeport, CT
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Bridgeport Rankings
Affordability50
Selectivity8
Retention20
Graduation1
Earnings26
Diversity97
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Bridgeport
72%
Bachelor’s
12%
Associate’s
16%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing16%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Engineering7%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs19%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities14%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Psychology13%
Public Administration and Social Service7%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts8%
Admissions
Getting into University of Bridgeport
57%
Admission Rate
490
Median SAT Math
505
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)440–540
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)460–550
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)16–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Bridgeport
$33K
In-State Tuition
$33K
Out-of-State Tuition
$49K
Average Total Cost
$23K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $22K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $24K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $24K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $28K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Bridgeport
65%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
50%
Repayment Rate
$270
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 45% | 51% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 9% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $22K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $42K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $30K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 41% | 51% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 50% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 56% | 58% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 57% | 62% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Bridgeport
67%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
16%
Withdrawal Rate
42%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 30% | 39% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 42% | 58% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 31% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 30% | 62% | 53% |
| Black | 37% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 47% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 14% | 52% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 68% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 40% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 36% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Bridgeport
91%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$18K
25 Pctl Salary
$48K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 85% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $48K | $49K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $69K | $65K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $39K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $43K | $43K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Bridgeport
3,415
Undergraduates
66%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
2,070
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 60% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 40% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 29% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 22% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21% | 22% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 10% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 13% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 37% | 38% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 12% | 20% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Bridgeport, CT
Housatonic Community College
1 miles, N
Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford
2 miles, E