University of Bridgeport

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,150

2.03% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$22,981

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

8.37%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

53.9%

7,947 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

5,434

66.5% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

41.6%

163 Graduates

About

University of Bridgeport is a higher education institution located in Fairfield County, CT. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of Bridgeport were General Psychology (92 degrees awarded), General Studies (65 degrees), and Dental Hygiene (50 degrees).

In 2017, 1,821 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Bridgeport. 52.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.5% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (552 degrees), 1.89 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (292 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Bridgeport is $30,150, which is $9,417 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Bridgeport is $30,150, which is $9,417 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,981.

In 2017, 81% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 66% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$30,150

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at University of Bridgeport was $30,150. The cost of tuition at University of Bridgeport is $9,417 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Bridgeport (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,981

2017 Value

7.08%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 University of Bridgeport had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,981. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of University of Bridgeport grew by 7.08%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Bridgeport (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,920

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Bridgeport was of $10,920 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of room and board increased by 1.53% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Bridgeport (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

66%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

81% of undergraduate students at University of Bridgeport received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 1.22% with respect to 2016, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Bridgeport (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

8.37%

2016 Default Rate

107

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at University of Bridgeport was 8.37%, which represents 107 out of the 1278 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Bridgeport received 7,947 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 14% annual growth. Out of those 7,947 applicants, 4,283 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 53.9% acceptance rate.

There were 5,434 students enrolled at University of Bridgeport in 2017, and 90% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Bridgeport has an overall enrollment yield of 12.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

53.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

4,283

Accepted Out of 7,947

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Bridgeport was 53.9% (4,283 admissions from 7,947 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 57.8%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants grew by 14%, while admissions grew by 6.36%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Bridgeport (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

90%

Submission Percentage

493

Scores Submitted

90% of enrolled first-time students at University of Bridgeport in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Bridgeport has a total enrollment of 5,434 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Bridgeport is 3,611 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,823. This means that 66.5% of students enrolled at University of Bridgeport are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Bridgeport, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.4% White, 23.7% Black or African American, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% Asian, 1.53% Two or More Races, 0.644% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.166% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Bridgeport in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority Black or African American Female (23.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (15.3%) and White Female (13.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Female (22%), followed by White Male (15.3%) and Black or African American Female (5.57%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Bridgeport, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,434 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Bridgeport is 3,611 and the part-time enrollment is 1,823. This means that 66.5% of students enrolled at University of Bridgeport are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Bridgeport (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Bridgeport was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), University of Bridgeport had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Bridgeport (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,762
Black or African American
1,289
Hispanic or Latino
793

The enrolled student population at University of Bridgeport is 32.4% White, 23.7% Black or African American, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% Asian, 1.53% Two or More Races, 0.644% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.166% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 54.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 91 more women than men received degrees from University of Bridgeport. The majority of degree recipients at University of Bridgeport are white (552 degrees awarded). There were 1.89 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (292 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Bridgeport is General Psychology (92 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (65 degrees) and Dental Hygiene (50 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Bridgeport, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (325 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (70 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (214 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Bridgeport are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,891,022 people), Software developers (776,388 people), Other managers (469,226 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (337,436 people), and Secondary school teachers (307,689 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Bridgeport are Engineering (325 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (70 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (214 degrees), Engineering Technologies (65 degrees), and Education (202 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Bridgeport are Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Derrick, rotary drill, & service unit operators, & roustabouts, oil, gas, & mining

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Bridgeport are Elementary & secondary schools (2,780,252 people), Computer Systems Design (901,329 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (434,781 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (418,799 people), and Construction (329,605 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Bridgeport.

Most Common

General Psychology
92 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
65 degree-majorss awarded
Dental Hygiene
50 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Bridgeport was General Psychology with 92 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Bridgeport according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 865 degrees were awarded to men at University of Bridgeport, which is 0.905 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (956).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Bridgeport by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 166 degrees were awarded to men at University of Bridgeport in Computer Science, which is 3.46 times more than the 48 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 94 degrees were awarded to women at University of Bridgeport in Dental Hygiene, which is 13.4 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 25% of students graduating from University of Bridgeport completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (57.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of Bridgeport is Female and White (57.1% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
552 degrees awarded
Black or African American
292 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
157 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Bridgeport is white (552 degrees awarded). There were 1.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (292 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
389 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
206 degrees awarded
White Male
163 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at University of Bridgeport is white female (389 degrees awarded). There were 1.89 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (206 degrees).

Operations

University of Bridgeport has an endowment valued at nearly $38M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $5.75M (15.1%), compared to the 6.94% average return ($2.3M on $33.1M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2017, University of Bridgeport had a total salary expenditure of $105M. University of Bridgeport employs 51 Associate professors, 51 Assistant professors, and 26 Lecturers. Most academics at University of Bridgeport are Male Associate professors (33), Female Assistant professors(32), and Male Assistant professors (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Bridgeport are: Management, with 155 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 103 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$38M

2017 Endowment

11.4%

growth from 2016

University of Bridgeport has an endowment valued at about $38M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Bridgeport grew 11.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.91M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Bridgeport (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.78M - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, University of Bridgeport received $2.78M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$44.4M

2017 Salaries

8.54%

growth from 2016

In 2017, University of Bridgeport paid a median of $44.4M in salaries, which represents 42.4% of their overall expenditure ($105M) and a 8.54% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.77% growth from 2015 and a 8.87% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 31.4M (40.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.7M

Instructional Salaries

147

Number of Employees

In 2017, University of Bridgeport paid a total of $11.7M to 147 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.4M (33%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

51 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

155 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Bridgeport were Associate professor with 51 employees; Assistant professor with 51 employees; and Assistant professor with 26 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Bridgeport were Management with 155 employees; Business and Financial Operations with 103 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Bridgeport was Male Associate professor with 33 employees, Female Assistant professor with 32 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 19 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at University of Bridgeport.

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