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About University of Bridgeport

doctoral professional universityhealth sciences focusaccessible admissionssmall private university

University of Bridgeport is a private university in Bridgeport, CT, known for its doctoral professional university, health sciences focus, and accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 82%, UB is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 283 students each year. UB is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 935–1160, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. UB offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $27,418 per year; the sticker price of $60,982 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Bridgeport acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

82%
Overall Accept Rate
1048
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 935 – 1160 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Bridgeport

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Application Strategy
University of Bridgeport has strong engineering and computer science programs, so if you are applying to one of those majors, mention any hands-on projects, robotics experience, or technical coursework in your application materials to stand out within those specific programs.
Test Score Strategy
Since UB is test optional and your score is below their 75th percentile, leave it off your application and let your GPA, activities, and any relevant project experience carry your file instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Bridgeport actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$61k/yr$27.2k
30k-48k~$61k/yr$28.1k
48k-75k~$61k/yr$26.1k
75k-110k~$61k/yr$27.5k
110k+~$61k/yr$29.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

48%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$39k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,610
Undergrad Enrollment
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