10-yr median earnings
$50,323
Federal aid recipients only
Private Nonprofit · Bridgeport, Connecticut
University of Bridgeport
University of Bridgeport is a private nonprofit institution in Bridgeport, Connecticut. as a private nonprofit, published Scorecard outcomes cover federal-aid recipients at this campus — endowment and sticker price sit outside those cohort fields.
- $50,323
- 10-yr median earnings
- 83.0%
- Acceptance rate
- $27,807
- Avg net price / yr
- 44.7%
- 150%-time completion
The verdict
University of Bridgeport pairs above-median former-student earnings with open admission.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 28%
- former-student earnings, US
- 83.0%
- acceptance rate
- 44.7%
- 150%-time completion
- +30%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Midsize
Carnegie: Doctoral/Prof
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this University of Bridgeport profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Doctoral/Professional Universities"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
F
College Value Score
36/100
University of Bridgeport
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings B
$50,323
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price F
$27,807
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate F
44.7%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$25,750
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment C
62.0%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention F
61.3%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$27,807
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
44.7%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 44.7%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - University of Bridgeport vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How University of Bridgeport ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
University of Bridgeport: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$50,323 Top 28% higher than 72% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | University of Bridgeport | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $50,323 | #1450 of 5103 | 72nd |
| Average net price | $27,807 | #4252 of 5020 | 15th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 44.7% | #3326 of 4858 | 32nd |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,534 | #1730 of 5462 | 68th |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
1,534
Undergraduate enrollment
83.0%
Acceptance rate
-
SAT average
44.7%
150%-time completion
$50,323
10-yr median earnings
61.3%
First-year retention
How University of Bridgeport ranks in Connecticut
State rank among 41 reporting Connecticut colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | University of Bridgeport | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $50,323 | #23 of 41 | 44th |
| Average net price | $27,807 | #29 of 49 | 41st (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 44.7% | #42 of 46 | 9th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,534 | #20 of 50 | 60th |
Highest former-student earnings in Connecticut
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yale University | $100,533 | $23,777 |
| 2 | Trinity College | $90,779 | $34,832 |
| 3 | Fairfield University | $88,794 | $48,095 |
| 4 | Quinnipiac University | $83,759 | $40,675 |
| 5 | Sacred Heart University | $75,059 | $46,174 |
| 6 | Connecticut College | $75,001 | $36,175 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut | $73,997 | $25,097 |
| 8 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | $73,997 | $16,798 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $73,997 | $16,403 |
| 10 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $73,997 | $10,875 |
| 11 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $73,997 | $13,807 |
| 12 | Wesleyan University | $73,897 | $30,177 |
| 23 | University of BridgeportThis school | $50,323 | $27,807 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 83.0% |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at University of Bridgeport
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$27,238 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$28,124 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$26,062 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$29,733 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at University of Bridgeport - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $35,760 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $35,760 |
| Average Net Price | $27,807 |
53.5%
Pell Grant Rate
75.7%
Federal Loan Rate
$25,750
Median Debt
$273/mo
Monthly Payment
2013–2023: what University of Bridgeport costs has stayed close to flat
Average net price moved +8.0% over 10 years, from $22,951 to $24,786 in nominal dollars. The median college measured over the same span moved +14.6%.
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $22,9512023 · $24,786
Over the same years, enrollment went -48.9% (2,835 → 1,450 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
Student body at a glance
70.9%
Female
42.4%
First Generation
Outcomes
61.3%
Retention Rate
$38,575
Median Earnings (6yr)
60.4%
Earning Over $25K
62.0%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 44.7% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 61.3% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $38,575 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $50,323 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 60.4% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 62.0% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $25,750 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $273/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 14 | 409 | $64,183 | $123,148 | $26,079 |
| Master's | 7 | 295 | $82,587 | $148,416 | $58,206 |
| Associate's | 2 | 42 | $71,042 | $76,208 | $27,236 |
| Doctoral | 2 | 0 | $38,718 | $38,718 | $173,360 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 | 24 | - | - | - |
Top programs at University of Bridgeport by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Allied Health Diagnostic, …
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$148,416 median earnings
- Registered Nursing, Nursin…
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$123,148 median earnings
- Business Administration, M…
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$88,084 median earnings
- Dental Support Services an…
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
$76,208 median earnings
- Dental Support Services an…
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
$74,822 median earnings
- Dental Support Services an…
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
$70,430 median earnings
- Student Counseling and Per…
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
$68,887 median earnings
- Accounting and Related Ser…
Accounting and Related Services
$68,559 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Bridgeport? ▼
University of Bridgeport is a private nonprofit institution in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The acceptance rate is 83.0%. Undergraduate enrollment is 1,534 students.
How much do University of Bridgeport former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at University of Bridgeport who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $50,323 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $38,575.
How much does University of Bridgeport cost? ▼
The average net price at University of Bridgeport is $27,807. In-state tuition is $35,760 and out-of-state tuition is $35,760. Median student debt at graduation is $25,750.
What is the graduation rate at University of Bridgeport? ▼
University of Bridgeport has a 44.7% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 61.3%.
Is University of Bridgeport worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at University of Bridgeport is $25,750, while former students earn a median of $50,323 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 51% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 62.0% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $273.
Sources & methodology
Private-nonprofit profiles emphasize Scorecard cost-after-aid and completion alongside IPEDS Carnegie class. Endowment, gifts, and sticker price are not Scorecard fields on this page.
Figures are the Mar–Jul 2026 federal retrievals. Nonprofit campuses vary widely in aid practice — net price here is the Title-IV-recipient cohort average, not an individual award letter. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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