Overview

University of Bridgeport is a University institution located in Bridgeport, CT, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT  06604
United States

Contact Ms. Jessica N. Crowley Goddu
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admit@bridgeport.edu
Phone: 203-576-4812
Fax: 203-576-4941

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
East Asian Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Business/commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Labor And Industrial Relations
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religion/religious Studies
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
International Relations And Affairs
Social Sciences, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial And Product Design
Interior Design
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,947

Applied

4,283

Accepted

1,637

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,256

Females Applied

2,923

Females Accepted

56%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,691

Males Applied

1,360

Males Accepted

51%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.04

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs	Interview 2 recommendations Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	Essay Interview One recommendation
Other requirements:	Online Application, FAFSA

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	485	460	590
SAT Math	470	475	570
ACT Composite	20	18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

32,860

Private

Fees

1,330

Full-time student fees

16,350

Room & board

Financial Aid

28,677

Avg. Financial Aid Package

30,815

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

7,000

Avg. Loan Aid

14,220

Avg. Grant Aid

14,193

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

60%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,637

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

32%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	29.55%
Black or African American	34.35%
White or Caucasian	23.38%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.69%
Asian	3.74%
Two or more races	1.18%
Other	2.68%

Gender

Male (30.3%)

Female (69.7%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	37%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
International Festival, Spring Week Events and Halloween Bash

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Congress, International Relations Club, Black Students Alliance, Latin America Club and Martial Arts Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf		No	No
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 2
Tennis		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf		No	No
Gymnastics	No	Division 2
Lacrosse	No	Division 2
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 2
Tennis		No	No
Volleyball	No	Division 2