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University of Bridgeport
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  • 4 Year
  • BRIDGEPORT, CT

Report Card

grade C
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Value
    grade C+
  3. Diversity
    grade A+
  4. Campus
    grade D+
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade B minus
  7. Professors
    grade C+
  8. Location
    grade C minus
  9. Dorms
    grade C minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade C
  11. Student Life
    grade C
  12. Safety
    grade B

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Bridgeport is a private university located in Bridgeport, Connecticut in the New York City Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,422 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Bridgeport acceptance rate is 73%. Popular majors include Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. Graduating 44% of students, Bridgeport alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $32,300.

About

126 PARK AVE
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
East Coast Conference

University of Bridgeport Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

UB Admissions

Acceptance Rate
73%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
950-1130
ACT Range
17-22
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$24,324 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$27,750 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
84%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 56 responses
67%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 70 responses
57%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 70 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    35%
  • On Campus
    48%
  • Online
    18%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,422 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
451
Undergrads Over 25
31%
Pell Grant
57%
Varsity Athletes
15%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 49 responses
  • Unique
    41%
  • Outgoing
    29%
  • Personable
    16%
  • Different
    8%
  • ....
    2%
  • Stressed
    2%
  • Uncertain
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
51%
Poll
43%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 80 responses
Poll
47%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 94 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 51 responses
  • Culturally diverse
    82%
  • Performance in academic excellent and innovasion
    8%
  • Disappointing
    2%
  • Fast-paced
    2%
  • Fast-paced and culturally diverse
    2%
  • Home away from home
    2%
  • horrible
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,100 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
44%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
88%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 43 responses

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