by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about University of Bridgeport. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
University of Bridgeport was awarded 1 badge in the 2026 rankings.
College Factual ranked UBridgeport as #1,120 out of 3,449 colleges and universities in the country on its 2026 Best Colleges list.
UBridgeport is also ranked #18 on the Best Colleges in Connecticut list.
University of Bridgeport has an acceptance rate of 83%, which makes it somewhat selective. Make sure it’s not the only school you apply to, even if it’s your school of choice. Whether you get in or not will largely depend on how you compare to other applicants.
The student to faculty ratio at University of Bridgeport is about average at 15 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at University of Bridgeport is 33%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At University of Bridgeport this rate is 63%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at UBridgeport for first-time, full-time students is 48%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at University of Bridgeport.
During the most recent academic year, there were 1,450 undergraduates at UBridgeport.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at University of Bridgeport.
The typical net cost at UBridgeport is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for UBridgeport
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $21,943 | $23,572 | $25,830 | $27,339 | $27,063 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of UBridgeport, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At UBridgeport, approximately 76% of students took out student loans averaging $7,405 a year. That adds up to $29,620 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 8.6%. Although this is lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, you’ll still want to keep this in mind when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for University of Bridgeport.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from University of Bridgeport make around $50,323 per year during the early years of their employment. This is right on par with the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. Also, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at University of Bridgeport make the most money.
University of Bridgeport is an private not-for-profit institution located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of University of Bridgeport.
Contact information for University of Bridgeport are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 126 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604-5620 |
| Phone: | 2035764000 |
| Website: | www.bridgeport.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/UBridgeport |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/UBridgeport |
In the latest year of available data, students from 17 majors graduated from University of Bridgeport. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,508 | NA |
| Computer Science | 457 | NA |
| Nursing | 130 | NA |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 109 | NA |
| Dental Support Services | 80 | $61,487 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 76 | $50,061 |
| Business Administration & Management | 67 | $53,755 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 51 | $48,157 |
| Other Health Professions | 48 | $28,781 |
| Educational Administration | 45 | NA |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
1,086 students took at least one online class at University of Bridgeport.
Learn more about online learning at University of Bridgeport.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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