More selective than 32% of Connecticut colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
8% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Bridgeport over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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University of Bridgeport admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 83% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 64% | 470–585 | 410–530 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Bridgeport compared with other Connecticut colleges?
University of Bridgeport has the 16th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Connecticut colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Central Connecticut State University | 73% | 48% | $16,857 |
| 13 | University of Saint Joseph | 79% | 64% | $27,989 |
| 14 | Eastern Connecticut State University | 83% | 58% | $21,067 |
| 15 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | 83% | 57% | $16,798 |
| 16 | University of Bridgeport | 83% | 41% | $27,807 |
| 17 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | 87% | 53% | $10,875 |
| 18 | Western Connecticut State University | 87% | 52% | $17,604 |
| 19 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | 88% | 62% | $13,807 |
| 20 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | 88% | 65% | $16,403 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Connecticut colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Bridgeport
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Bridgeport admissions questions
What is the University of Bridgeport acceptance rate?
University of Bridgeport accepts 83% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,596 of 5,592 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Bridgeport require the SAT or ACT?
University of Bridgeport considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 8% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Bridgeport?
6% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (231 of 3,596).
Is University of Bridgeport getting harder to get into?
University of Bridgeport accepted 83% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 64% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Bridgeport overview