Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school52%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$35,760
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,760
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,350
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,776
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$52,110
Net price (after aid)$24,786
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$21,943
$30k – $48k$23,572
$48k – $75k$25,830
$75k – $110k$27,339
$110k+$27,063
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$50,323
Median debt at graduation$25,750
Est. monthly loan payment$273
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.0×Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants52%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans72%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
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Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
48%
Freshman Retention
63%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
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Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
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Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$35.8k
Net price
$24.8k
Pell
52%
above avg
Median debt
$25.8k
Earnings (10y)
$50.3k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
64%
SAT range
880 - 1115
ACT range
19 - 27
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Bridgeport, CT 06604
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
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Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEngineeringArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (26)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Data ScienceSoftware EngineeringWeb Development
Engineering
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Arts & Humanities
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About University of Bridgeport
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- Where is University of Bridgeport located?
- University of Bridgeport is located in Bridgeport, CT, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of Bridgeport?
- University of Bridgeport is a private university based in CT. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of Bridgeport?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of Bridgeport is approximately 64%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University of Bridgeport?
- University of Bridgeport's published in-state tuition is approximately $35,760 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University of Bridgeport?
- University of Bridgeport reports total enrollment of approximately 4,074 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about University of Bridgeport?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with University of Bridgeport.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
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Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). University of Bridgeport, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/university-of-bridgeport