Student Population at Bridgeport
Total Enrollment
3,838
Undergraduate
1,570
Graduate
2,268
Online Enrollment
936
Men Students
1,509
Women Students
2,329
For the academic year 2024-2025, a total of 3,838 students have enrolled at University of Bridgeport - 1,570 undergraduate and 2,268 graduate.
By gender, 1,509 male and 2,329 female students are attending University of Bridgeport. By attendance status, there are 2,632 full-time students and 1,206 part-time students.
The number of students at University of Bridgeport is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut.
University of Bridgeport offers online degree/certificate programs and 936 students enrolled in online programs.
Enrollment Comparison
The following chart compares Bridgeport's student enrollment with all colleges nationwide, Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges, 4-Years Colleges, and Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut.
The enrollment is close to the Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut average (4,084 students).
| Total | Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bridgeport | 3,838 | 1,570 | 2,268 |
| All Colleges | 2,931 | 2,685 | 1,440 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 2,477 | 2,016 | 1,017 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 4,686 | 4,205 | 1,445 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut | 4,084 | 3,172 | 1,517 |
The below chart compares the student population between University of Bridgeport and similar colleges.
Enrollment by Gender/Attending Status
By gender, there are 1,509 male and 2,329 female students attending Bridgeport. The male-to-female student ratio is 0.65 to 1 and the ratio is than national average (the national average is 0.75 to 1).
The following table and chart show the student population by gender and attending status at Bridgeport.
| Total | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,570 | 1,247 | 323 |
| Men | 463 | 403 | 60 |
| Women | 1,107 | 844 | 263 |
| Total | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,268 | 1,385 | 883 |
| Men | 1,046 | 750 | 296 |
| Women | 1,222 | 635 | 587 |
Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity
By race/ethnicity, there are 912 White students (23.76%) and 816 Black or African American students (21.26%) at University of Bridgeport(top 2 most races/ethnicities). The following table summarizes the population diversity by race at University of Bridgeport.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 | 3 | 9 |
| Asian | 70 | 30 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 547 | 147 | 400 |
| Hispanic | 473 | 104 | 369 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 338 | 121 | 217 |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 1 | 9 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 44 | 15 | 29 |
| Total | 1,570 | 463 | 1,107 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| Asian | 107 | 34 | 73 |
| Black or African American | 269 | 60 | 209 |
| Hispanic | 160 | 42 | 118 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 574 | 177 | 397 |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 1 | 8 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 30 | 10 | 20 |
| Total | 2,268 | 1,046 | 1,222 |
Enrollment by Student Age
By age, there are 1,941 students whose age under twenty five and 1,072 students whose age is over thirty years old at University of Bridgeport.
Especially, 55 students are younger than eighteen and 6 students are older than sixty five.
The following table and chart show the student population by student age at University of Bridgeport.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,570 | 463 | 1,107 |
| Under 18 | 55 | 22 | 33 |
| 18-19 | 339 | 124 | 215 |
| 20-21 | 380 | 136 | 244 |
| 22-24 | 270 | 89 | 181 |
| 25-29 | 182 | 41 | 141 |
| 30-34 | 103 | 20 | 83 |
| 35-39 | 91 | 9 | 82 |
| 40-49 | 101 | 14 | 87 |
| 50-64 | 49 | 8 | 41 |
| Total | 1,570 | 463 | 1,107 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,268 | 1,046 | 1,222 |
| 20-21 | 55 | 32 | 23 |
| 22-24 | 842 | 481 | 361 |
| 25-29 | 643 | 319 | 324 |
| 30-34 | 210 | 75 | 135 |
| 35-39 | 141 | 37 | 104 |
| 40-49 | 235 | 66 | 169 |
| 50-64 | 136 | 35 | 101 |
| 65 and over | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 2,268 | 1,046 | 1,222 |
Online Student Population
At University of Bridgeport, 2,890 students (75.30% of total enrollment) take online classes to get their degrees. Among them, 936 students enrolled exclusively in online classes (i.e. no off-line attendance required) and others are taking online courses with off-line courses. The following tables describe the number of students who enrolled in one or more online courses.
By location of enrolled students, 560 students live in Connecticut where University of Bridgeport is located in and 374 students have enrolled from other states.
| Total | Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,838 | 1,570 | 2,268 |
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Classes | 936 | 288 | 648 |
| Enrolled Some in Online Classes | 1,954 | 798 | 1,156 |
| Not Enrolled in Online Classes | 948 | 484 | 464 |
| Total | Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Enrolled Excl.) | 936 | 288 | 648 |
| Connecticut Residents | 560 | 241 | 319 |
| Other State in U.S. | 374 | 47 | 327 |
| Outside of U.S. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0 | 0 |
