University of Bridgeport

www.bridgeport.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,860

2023 Average Net Price

$26,064

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

64.3%

5,592 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

4,103

72.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

46.1%

253 Graduates

About

University of Bridgeport is a higher education institution located in None. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Bridgeport were Computer Science (143 degrees awarded), Human Nutrition (71 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (64 degrees).

In 2023, 1,218 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Bridgeport. 65.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (402 degrees), 1.61 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (249 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Bridgeport is $32,860, which is $8,285 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Bridgeport was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,257 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Bridgeport is $32,860, which is $8,285 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,064.

In 2023, 80% of undergraduate students attending University of Bridgeport received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,860

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Bridgeport was $32,860. The cost of tuition at University of Bridgeport is $8,285 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Bridgeport (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,064

2023 Value

8.45%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Bridgeport had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,064. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Bridgeport grew by 8.45%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Bridgeport (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,563

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Bridgeport was of $12,563 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Bridgeport (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at University of Bridgeport received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 14% with respect to 2022, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Bridgeport (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Bridgeport was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1257 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Bridgeport received 5,592 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 47.9% annual growth. Out of those 5,592 applicants, 3,596 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 64.3% acceptance rate.

There were 4,103 students enrolled at University of Bridgeport in 2023. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Bridgeport has an overall enrollment yield of 6.42%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

64.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,596

Accepted Out of 5,592

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Bridgeport was 64.3% (3,596 admissions from 5,592 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 81.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 47.9%, while admissions grew by 16.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Bridgeport (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

8% of enrolled first-time students at University of Bridgeport in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Bridgeport had a total enrollment of 4,103 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Bridgeport is 2,958 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,145. This means that 72.1% of students enrolled at University of Bridgeport are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Bridgeport, both undergraduate and graduate, is 24.6% White, 18.4% Black or African American, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.22% Asian, 0.366% Two or More Races, and 0.292% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Bridgeport in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (23.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (21.9%) and White Female (16.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (9.91%), followed by White Male (6.71%) and Black or African American Female (4.64%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Bridgeport in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,103 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Bridgeport is 2,958 and the part-time enrollment is 1,145. This means that 72.1% of students enrolled at University of Bridgeport are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Bridgeport (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Bridgeport was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of Bridgeport had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Bridgeport (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,009 enrolled students
Black or African American
754 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
613 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Bridgeport is 24.6% White, 18.4% Black or African American, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.22% Asian, 0.366% Two or More Races, and 0.292% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 63 students (1.54%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 372 more women than men received degrees from University of Bridgeport. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Bridgeport is white (402 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (249 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Bridgeport is Computer Science (143 degrees awarded), followed by Human Nutrition (71 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (64 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Bridgeport, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (71 degrees awarded), Education (176 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (161 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Bridgeport are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,558,591 people), Registered nurses (1,523,154 people), Software developers (1,048,096 people), Other managers (533,559 people), and Secondary school teachers (513,740 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Bridgeport in 2023 are Human Sciences (71 degrees awarded), Education (176 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (161 degrees), Health (410 degrees), and Engineering (61 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Bridgeport are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Bridgeport are Human Sciences (71 degrees awarded), Education (176 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (161 degrees), Health (410 degrees), and Engineering (61 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Bridgeport are Elementary & secondary schools (3,269,378 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,801,960 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (508,221 people), Outpatient care centers (478,561 people), and Individual & family services (314,823 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Bridgeport.

Most Common (2023)

Computer Science
143 degrees awarded
Human Nutrition
71 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
64 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at University of Bridgeport was Computer Science with 143 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at University of Bridgeport according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

423

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

795

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 423 degrees were awarded to men at University of Bridgeport, which is 0.532 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (795).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Bridgeport by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 121 degrees were awarded to men at University of Bridgeport in Computer Science, which is 4.03 times more than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 119 degrees were awarded to men at University of Bridgeport in Registered Nursing, which is 8.5 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 34% of students graduating from University of Bridgeport completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Bridgeport is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
402 degrees awarded
Black or African American
249 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
199 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Bridgeport is white (402 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (249 degrees).

2.71% of degree recipients (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
300 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
189 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
155 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Bridgeport is white female (300 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (189 degrees).

Operations

University of Bridgeport has an endowment valued at nearly $14.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 155k (1.1%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of Bridgeport had a total salary expenditure of 81.4M. University of Bridgeport employs 79 Assistant professors, 40 Associate professors and 13 Instructors. Most academics at University of Bridgeport are Female Assistant professor (42), Male Assistant professor (37), and Male Associate professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Bridgeport are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 112 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 36 employees, and Management with 16 employees.

Endowment

$14.1M

2023 Endowment

497%

growth from 2022

University of Bridgeport has an endowment valued at about $14.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Bridgeport grew 497% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $35.6M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Bridgeport (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$41.3M

2023 Salaries

15.8%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Bridgeport paid a median of $41.3M in salaries, which represents 50.8% of their overall expenditure ($81.4M) and a 15.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 15.7% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.86% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12.6M

Instructional Salaries

144

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Bridgeport paid a total of $12.6M to 144 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

79 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

112 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Bridgeport were Assistant professor with 79 employees, Associate professor with 40 employees, and Instructor with 13 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Bridgeport were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 112 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 36 employees, and Management with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Bridgeport was Female Assistant professor with 42 employees, Male Assistant professor with 37 employees, and Male Associate professor with 24 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Bridgeport.

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