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University of Bridgeport

University of Bridgeport

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Bridgeport, CT, USA

With campus along the coast of the Long Island Sound, the University of Bridgeport is a private institution in southern Connecticut. UB is home to colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, and Health Sciences offering degrees in over 125 academic programs, including the first college-based dental hygiene and chiropractic programs established in the United States. For history enthusiasts, the UB campus was constructed on property owned by PT Barnum and many campus buildings were part of his former home. Outside of the classroom, UB fields 13 men’s and women’s athletic teams known as the Purple Knights.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
82%
Acceptance Rate
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Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.December 1
OtherFebruary 1

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
51%
Out-Of-State Students
32%
14%
Submitting SAT
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Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,988
Total Number of Undergrads
1,637
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Classroom Sizes
0
100
29%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
40%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1
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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$24,613
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$35,760
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$35,760
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$16,350

Aid & Grants

0
100
60%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
52%
Average Aid Per Year
$25,886
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
52%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,977
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$21,501

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
80%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,918
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Majors

Majors Overview

Majors
61
Most Popular Majors
  • General studies
  • Psychology, general
  • Dentistry
  • Pre-nursing studies
  • Business administration and management, general
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Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
30%
 US National: 44%
70%
 US National: 56%
Student Organizations
60
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Purple Knights
School Colors
purple and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
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After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Top 5 Cities
New York
Boston
Hartford
Washington
San Francisco
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$47,100
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What Students Are Saying

I would recommend UB to anybody. There is a lot of activities on campus and trips to go on which is a good way to get out of campus. Academic is good and overall no matter what college you go to it's up to you to make the best out of it.
Tanisha from Bronx, NY
i love the university for three reasons, the first being that the campus is extremely diverse, the class sizes are small so i am able to get to know my professor and ask for help, and there are a ton of organizations on campus that allow you to get involved and contribute your ideas.
virginia from milford, ct
The university is warm, welcoming and dedicated to their students. Expect to receive a packed pamphlet full of activities and ways for you to get used to the campus and surrounding area. Also, the dean and professors are very active in the lives of freshman, helping them to work their full potential.
Rachael from Torrington, CT
Students and faculty are friendly and helpful. It is easy to make friends. The university is placed at a great location.
Ashli from Bridgeport, CT
University of Bridgeport is a wonderful college with many caring staff. The staff are not there just to receive checks, they really care and want to help you succeed. With my past college experiences, UB is by far the best with friendly and caring staff, great career choices, and respectful students campus wide.
Yalisa from West Haven, CT
University of Bridgeport is amazing. The students all get along. The staff is always willing to help you.
Allan from Passaic, NJ
I transferred to this school because it was close to home and offered everything a NYC school did without the added expense. The professors are very knowledgeable and helpful, they want you to achieve great things. I am so happy that I was given the opportunity to attend this institution of higher education.
Stephanie from Trumbull, CT
UB is essentially a diverse small friendly community providing a great atmosphere with much to benefit and learn from. The programs as well as courses satisfy my academic endeavor for the pursuit of knowledge. Living on campus is an individualistic adventure for growth and maturity through responsibility.
Brian from Yonkers, NY
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