University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, Connecticut · Private
University of Bridgeport admitted 64% of 5,592 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 880–1115 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 46% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
University of Bridgeport’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Early action II
- February 1, 2027
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free. University of Bridgeport asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of Bridgeport’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $59,482 a year. After grants, students paid $26,064 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is University of Bridgeport’s acceptance rate?
University of Bridgeport admitted 64% of applicants: 3,596 of 5,592 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is University of Bridgeport’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due December 1, 2026, early action II is due February 1, 2027, and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for University of Bridgeport?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 880 to 1115, with a median around 985. A score at or above 985 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of Bridgeport’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does University of Bridgeport require?
Besides the application and transcript, University of Bridgeport asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does University of Bridgeport have supplemental essays?
No. University of Bridgeport has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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