University of Bridgeport: Review & Facts

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University of Bridgeport is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,990 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1927 and is one of the 5 colleges and schools located in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Academic Offerings

At University of Bridgeport you can obtain your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

71

University of Bridgeport follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 71 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Medical, Nursing, Medical Assistant, and Dental. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

University of Bridgeport student retention rate is relatively low at 68% (close to Connecticut average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

68%

Fair

The graduation rate at University of Bridgeport is low: 41%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Bridgeport is pretty decent -- 14:1. Learn more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high, about $32,900 per year. The additional fees at University of Bridgeport beyond tuition are around $2,900; which comes to $35,800 a year.

Read the details about University of Bridgeport additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

82%

Easy

As reported in recent government data, 3,781 applications were submitted and 3,082 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Bridgeport in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade

C-

Unsafe

University of Bridgeport provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Bridgeport, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

University of Bridgeport provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 900 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Bridgeport. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of Bridgeport seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Bridgeport Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Bridgeport
126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, Connecticut
06604-5620, USA