Tuition and Fees
Please refer to the following fees, depending on your needs.
Miscellaneous fees and deposits
Find information on fees relating to deposits, health insurance and more, along with a description of each fee.
Food and housing
Find prices per semester for undergraduate and graduate housing, as well as with meal plan options.
Student health insurance
All full-time undergraduate students, international students, physician assistant students, and all students living in campus housing to be covered by a health insurance plan. You can find information about the insurance plan here.
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
Net Price Calculator
This calculator provides an approximation of what a first-year, undergraduate student can expect to pay to attend University of Bridgeport.
Refund and Withdrawal Policy
The University is making it quicker and easier for students to receive their refunds.
Laboratory fees
Laboratory fees are applied and vary depending on course selection. Online science courses include laboratory kit fees in the amount of $500.
Undergraduate cost of attendance 2025-2026
| Cost | Resident | Commuter with Parent | Commuter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billed Charges | |||
| Tuition/fees | $35,760 | $35,760 | $35,760 |
| Food/housing | $16,840 | N/A | N/A |
| Sub-total: | $52,110 | $35,760 | $35,760 |
| 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 | $59,482 | $49,922 | $55,038 |
*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.
Contact Student Financial Services
- Phone203‑576‑4568
- Emailsfs@bridgeport.edu
Tuition and fees subject to change