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University of Bridgeport
Most applicants get into University of Bridgeport — 83% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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University of Bridgeport sits in Bridgeport proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $123,148 four years out. Faculty pay averages $88,788 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,534 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 61.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 880 and 1115 — below the CT middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Bridgeport's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 880–1115 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, University of Bridgeport's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 470 | 505 | 585 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 480 | 530 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Bridgeport received 5,592 applications and admitted 3,596 (64.3%), with 231 enrolling.
How University of Bridgeport compares
| University of Bridgeport | Connecticut median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 83% | 76% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,760 | $30,207 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $50,323 | $64,209 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, University of Bridgeport's median earnings are $50,323 — below the Connecticut benchmark of $64,209. Weigh that against the $35,760 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
University of Bridgeport lists tuition at $35,760 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. University of Bridgeport's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $35,760 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,534 undergraduates, University of Bridgeport is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
41.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 59% don't — ask a University of Bridgeport tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Bridgeport
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $123,148 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $74,822 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $68,559 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $56,700 |
| Psychology, General | $55,958 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $53,404 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,978 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $47,973 |
| Social Sciences, General | $47,108 |
Median earnings for these 9 University of Bridgeport programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $50,323 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 30 additional University of Bridgeport programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Bridgeport?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 880–1115 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 83% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Bridgeport's acceptance rate?
64.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,596 admitted from 5,592 applicants.
How much does University of Bridgeport cost?
At University of Bridgeport, published tuition is $35,760 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of Bridgeport's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of Bridgeport graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $50,323 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Connecticut
- Central Connecticut State University — 73.3% admitted
- Eastern Connecticut State University — 83% admitted
- University of New Haven — 60.4% admitted
- Quinnipiac University — 72.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.