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Whether you’re a first-time freshman, looking to transfer, or going back to school for your graduate degree, University of Bridgeport will set you on the path to success in your future.

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The Bridgeport Advantage
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60+ Programs
99%
Students Receive Grant or Scholarship Aid
11:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
$25,000
Top Annual Merit Scholarship

Career-Focused Learning

Degrees designed backwards
from the job market.

Every Bridgeport program connects classroom theory to clinical rotations, maker labs, and corporate internships — getting you job-ready before graduation.

HEALTH and CLINICAL

Health sciences and clinical care

Physician Assistant, Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and Chiropractic students practice in our on-campus public teaching clinics — backed by guaranteed clinical placements across regional hospital networks.

ENGINEERING and TECH

Engineering, AI and Computing

Undergraduates step directly into advanced prototyping, robotics, and cybersecurity labs from year one — feeding directly into Connecticut’s high-demand aerospace, defense, and technology corridor.

BUSINESS and LEADERSHIP

Business, Analytics and Finance

Finance, Accounting, and Analytics students gain real-world market experience just one hour from Wall Street and Stamford financial centers, bridging boardroom strategy and practical execution.

Your Pathway

Where are you starting from?

Bridgeport provides tailored admissions advising, credit evaluations, and support structures built for every stage of your educational journey.

First-year undergraduate admissions

Step into college with guaranteed guidance, small class sizes, and hands-on faculty mentorship.

Test-optional admissions means we evaluate you holistically on your high school record, extracurricular passions, and ambition.

All incoming freshmen are automatically considered for annual merit scholarships up to $25,000/year. Your dedicated admissions counselor guides you through application, financial aid modeling, and housing selection.

  • Test-optional application process
  • Automatic merit scholarship review
  • First-year academic advising cohort
  • Comprehensive campus housing
  • 40+ active clubs and Division II athletics
  • Free peer tutoring and writing center
Cost and financial aid

Cost and financial aid

99%
of UB students receive grant or scholarship aid
When you apply to University of Bridgeport, you’ll automatically be considered for a merit scholarship! Here’s a snapshot at what you could be awarded**:
$25,000
Trustee Scholarship
$20,000
Presidential Scholarship
$17,500
Provost Scholarship
$15,000
Dean Scholarship
** Scholarship amounts listed are eligible for incoming domestic undergraduate students only. Contact us to learn more about other scholarships available. * Based on fall 2025 data

Student Voices

Who will UBecome?

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Dennesse Serrata Nunez
Class of 2023

Attending University of Bridgeport was such a great experience for me. Coming in as a first-generation Hispanic student, I didn’t know where to begin, and student support services helped me navigate everything and pushed me toward my next steps. I am forever grateful for the staff and endless support I had and continue to have from my professors.

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Britney Sanchez
Class of 2023

University of Bridgeport’s student body is full of different cultures, talents, and unique individuals.

Ranked #5 most affordable and best value, #7 most popular, and #9 best overall by research.com for 2026

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Awards and rankings

Ranked #5 most affordable and best value, #7 most popular, and #9 best overall by Research.com for 2026.

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Most Affordable and Best Value

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know
before getting in touch.

No. University of Bridgeport is test optional for undergraduate programs. While you may submit your test scores if you feel they highlight your academic ability, they are not required for admission or merit scholarship decisions.

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