Campus & Student Life at University of Bridgeport

Home to about 2,350 undergraduates in 2020, UBridgeport is a small, private university located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UBridgeport offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UBridgeport can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UBridgeport Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UBridgeport Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UBridgeport Disability Services.

UBridgeport for the Military

While not a "service academy", UBridgeport does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UBridgeport Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UBridgeport for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Bridgeport

UBridgeport offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Bridgeport

UBridgeport has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,350 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,868 (79.5%). Part-time attendance was 482 (20.5%).

University of Bridgeport is Ranked #916 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UBridgeport is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UBridgeport #916 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UBridgeport by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UBridgeport Diversity Guide.

University of Bridgeport Competes in the NCAA

UBridgeport has a total of 272 student athletes, 118 men and 154 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Bridgeport Athletics