Tuition and Fees
Please refer to the following fees, depending on your needs.
Tuition and fees by program
More costs and policies
Fees, housing and policies
Miscellaneous fees and deposits
Find information on fees relating to deposits, health insurance and more, along with a description of each fee.
Miscellaneous FeesFood and housing
Find prices per semester for undergraduate and graduate housing, as well as with meal plan options.
Food and HousingNet price calculator
This calculator provides an approximation of what a first-year, undergraduate student can expect to pay to attend University of Bridgeport.
Net Price CalculatorRefund and Withdrawal Policy
The University is making it quicker and easier for students to receive their refunds.
Refund and Withdrawal PolicyStudent health insurance
All full-time undergraduate students, international students, Physician Assistant students, and students living in campus housing are required to be covered by a health insurance plan. View the plan summary (PDF) for more information.
To opt out of the insurance plan offered by the University you must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a full-time domestic undergraduate student
- Domestic student coverage must meet the minimum standards for basic Medical/Surgical Expense Insurance
- Waivers must be submitted before the deadline posted on the UB portal for each academic semester
- You must complete the online waiver form
Laboratory fees
Laboratory fees are applied and vary depending on course selection. Online science courses include laboratory kit fees in the amount of $500.
Cost of attendance
Undergraduate cost of attendance 2026-2027
| Item | Resident | Commuter with Parent | Commuter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billed charges | |||
| Tuition/fees | $37,090 | $37,090 | $37,090 |
| Food/housing | $16,840 | N/A | N/A |
| Sub-total: | $53,930 | $37,090 | $37,090 |
| Other possible expenses | |||
| Food/housing | N/A | $5,880 | $8,776 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $4,506 | $4,506 | $6,726 |
| Transportation costs | $2,266 | $3,176 | $3,176 |
| Federal loan fees | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| Sub-total: | $7,372 | $14,162 | $19,278 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance* | $61,302 | $51,252 | $56,368 |
*Costs do not include health insurance, lab fees, charges for course loads over 18 credits, or tuition differentials for Nursing or Dental Hygiene. The food and housing cost for residents is based on the standard double as a double. Amounts listed for miscellaneous, transportation, loan fees and commuter food and housing expenses are estimated costs that may be incurred during the academic year and will not be reflected on the student billing statement.
Tuition and fees subject to change
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