Bridgeport, CT
Roughly 64 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 10 percentage points since 2019, from 55% to 64% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,830 | 3,728 | 368 | 55% |
| 2020 | 6,020 | 4,271 | 310 | 71% |
| 2021 | 4,940 | 3,613 | 238 | 73% |
| 2022 | 3,781 | 3,082 | 283 | 82% |
| 2023 | 5,592 | 3,596 | 231 | 64% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,150 of 3,033 women and 1,446 of 2,559 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Bridgeport has an acceptance rate of 64% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,596 of 5,592 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 64 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
5,592 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 231 enrolled.
No. University of Bridgeport is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 10 percentage points since 2019, from 55% to 64% — it has become less selective.