How much is the Bridgeport tuition? For the academic year 2023-2024, Bridgeport's tuition & fees is $35,760.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $60,982 when a student lives on-campus.
Bridgeport Tuition & Expenses
2022-2023 Rate |
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Tuition & Fees | $35,760 |
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Books & Supplies Costs | $1,500 |
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On-campus Room & Board | $16,350 |
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On-campus Expenses | $7,372 |
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Off-campus Room & Board | $8,776 |
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Off-campus Expenses | $10,502 |
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2023-2024 Estimates |
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Tuition & Fees | $35,760 |
How Much Does it Cost to Go to Bridgeport for 4 Years?
For the class of 2027, who entering colleges in 2023, the 4 years tuition & fees is $143,040 at Bridgeport. The estimated tuition rate is based on the changes over last 5 years. With room & board, books, and other personal expenses, the estimated 4 years costs of attendance is $237,928. After receiving financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans, the 4 years COA is down to $145,924.
The following table computes the 4 years tuition and COA by class of year.
Average Tuition By School Type and Comparison
Compared to four-years schools nationwide, Bridgeport' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $20,875. Compared to private, four-years colleges in Connecticut, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $26,212.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
University of Bridgeport | $35,760 |
U.S. Four-years Colleges | $18,570 |
Public Schools | $7,197 | $12,949 |
Private Schools | $20,875 |
Connecticut Four-years Colleges | $23,041 |
Public Schools | $9,068 | $17,194 |
Private Schools | $26,212 |
Compare Similar School's Tuition
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Bridgeport and similar schools. The similar colleges are selected by school type & level (private, four-years), ranking, and comparison frequency by our users. The comparison is based on 2022-2023 tuition rate.
| Location | Undergraduate | Graduate |
University of Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | $35,760 | $21,786 |
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Metropolitan State University of Denver | Denver, CO | $29,503 | $12,714 |
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Maharishi International University | Fairfield, IA | $16,530 | $29,530 |
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Whitworth University | Spokane, WA | $50,920 | $12,924 |
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University of the Virgin Islands | Charlotte Amalie, VI | $15,521 | $14,708 |
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Elmhurst University | Elmhurst, IL | $41,628 | $34,037 |
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Point Loma Nazarene University | San Diego, CA | $43,550 | $11,880 |
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Drury University | Springfield, MO | $35,235 | $8,115 |
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Southern Oregon University | Ashland, OR | $30,723 | $19,779 |
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Montana State University Billings | Billings, MT | $21,347 | $23,781 |
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Stephens College | Columbia, MO | $28,200 | $9,900 |
Tuition Trends Over Past 10 Years
The undergraduate tuition & fees of University of Bridgeport has increased by 22.93% over the past 10 years from $29,090 to $35,760. The graduate tuition & fee has increased by 37.69% from $15,750 to $21,786.
The living costs increased by 0.00% last year and 21.95% over the past 10 years.
Financial Aid and COA
At University of Bridgeport, 1,733 students (93%) received grant or scholarship from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources. The average amount of grant/scholarship received is $23,001.
After receiving financial aid, the cost of attendance (COA) at Bridgeport is $37,981 for students living on-campus and $33,537 for students living off-campus.
For beginning students (i.e. first-time freshmen), 235 students received any type of financial aid including grants/scholarship and student loans. The average amount of grant/scholarship for the first-time students is $25,886 and the average amount of student loans is $7,918.
The financial aid data is based on 2021-2022 statistics from IPEDS.
Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply
Bridgeport's acceptance rate is 73.14%. A total of 4,940 applicants applied to and 3,613 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 238 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 6.59%.
To apply to Bridgeport, 2 items are required - Secondary school GPA and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and 4 items are recommended to submit - Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program and Recommendations. SAT and ACT scores are considered during the admissions process but are not required to be submitted.
SAT and ACT Scores
The SAT and ACT scores are considered but not required to apply to Bridgeport. The average SAT score of the enrolled first-time students is 1,040.
Its SAT score is lower than the national average score of 1,174.
| Average | 25th | 75th |
SAT Total | 1,040 | 950 | 1,130 |
National Average | 1,174 | | |
Connecticut Average | 1,212 | | |
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SAT EBRW | 520 | 470 | 570 |
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SAT Math | 520 | 480 | 560 |
Student Population
University of Bridgeport has a total of 3,988 students including 1,637 undergraduate and 2,351 graduate students. By gender, there are 1,137 male students and 2,426 female students attending Bridgeport. The school offers online degree programs and 1,000 students enrolled online exclusively (25.08% of all students).
| Total | Male | Female |
Total | 3,563 |
1,137 | 2,426 |
Undergraduate | 1,873 |
535 | 1,338 |
Graduate | 1,690 |
602 | 1,088 |
Directory & Academic Information
Directory Information |
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Address | 126 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT |
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Phone | 203-576-4000 |
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WEB | www.bridgeport.edu/ |
Degree & Programs |
Degree | Undergraduate, Graduate |
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Program Offered | 100 Programs |
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Online Program Offered | 3 Online Programs |
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Graduate Program Offered | 46 Graduate Programs |
Academic Stats |
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Acceptance Rate | 64.00% |
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Yield | 6.01% |
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Student Population | 3,988 |
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Graduation Rate | 46% |
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Transfer-out Rate | 34% |
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Retention Rate | 68% (Full-time), 100% (Part-time) |
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Students to Faculty Ratio Rate | 14 to 1 |
Faculty & Staffs |
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Number of Faculties | 133 (Full-time), 294 (Part-time) |
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Number of Staffs | 332 (Full-time), 324 (Part-time) |
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Average Faculty Salary | $61,223 |
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Average Staff Salary | $64,956 |