University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,733
Graduate Enrollment: 1,690
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 73.14%
Male/Female: 29% / 71% (2017)
First generation college students: 42.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 9.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.9% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 68.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 52.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 43.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 36.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 24.2%
Black: 34.2%
Hispanic: 28.9%
Asian: 4.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.8%
Non-resident alien: 4.5%
Unknown race: 2.7%
Black: 34.2%
Hispanic: 28.9%
Asian: 4.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.8%
Non-resident alien: 4.5%
Unknown race: 2.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $52,363
In-State tuition: $35,760Out-of-State tuition: $35,760
Estimated books and supplies: $1,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $16,350 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $7,372 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,776 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $7,372 (2022)
Average Family Income: $53,236 (2017)
Median Family Income: $32,764 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 55.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 75.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,750 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $273 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $22,983 |
| $30k-48k | $23,253 |
| $48k-75k | $24,473 |
| $75k-110k | $26,785 |
| $110k+ | $26,336 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 34%6-year graduation rate: 44%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,750 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $11,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,665 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $21,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 53.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 62.0% (2017) |
| @5 year | 77.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 36.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 39.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $40,415 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $52,744 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 15 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Computer Engineering. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Area Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 17 | $25,812 | $265 | $27,712 ($2,309) | $42,048 ($3,504) |
| Master's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 11 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 20 | $26,250 | $278 | $30,610 ($2,551) | $50,482 ($4,207) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 48 | $39,930 ($3,328) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 11 | $21,761 ($1,813) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 13 | ||||
| Master's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 26 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 42 | $27,000 | $286 | $30,651 ($2,554) | $44,774 ($3,731) |
| Master's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Chiropractic. | 36 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 42 | $24,478 | $222 | $59,866 ($4,989) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 35 | $26,000 | $266 | $63,754 ($5,313) | $60,701 ($5,058) |
| Master's Degree | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 16 | $60,405 ($5,034) | $56,498 ($4,708) | ||
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 37 | $1,514 | $120,673 ($10,056) | $130,103 ($10,842) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems. | 13 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems. | 25 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 32 | $31,000 | $235 | $88,665 ($7,389) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 48 | $26,000 | $276 | $27,832 ($2,319) | $39,282 ($3,274) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 31 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 98 | $466 | $66,672 ($5,556) | $65,085 ($5,424) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 17 | $48,198 ($4,017) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 40 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 36 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | 9 | $32,448 ($2,704) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer Science. | 66 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 12 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 4 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 46 | $92,624 ($7,719) | |||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 24 | $662 | $49,234 ($4,103) | $63,048 ($5,254) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 90 | $233 | $47,585 ($3,965) | $55,018 ($4,585) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 7 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 31 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 22 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 37 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Engineering-Related Fields. | 39 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Engineering-Related Fields. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | 74 | $435 | $51,750 ($4,313) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 23 | $38,533 | $355 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 85 | $32,147 | $310 | $39,420 ($3,285) | $53,660 ($4,472) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 24 | $27,000 | $286 | $26,409 ($2,201) | $59,936 ($4,995) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 69 | $30,396 | $286 | $38,858 ($3,238) | $47,983 ($3,999) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $61,227Full time faculty: 41%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $19,446,000 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $9,619,000 (2022)