University of Bridgeport Acceptance Rate
Bridgeport, Connecticut · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,592
- Admitted
- 3,596
- Yield
- 6.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Bridgeport's acceptance rate has risen from 60.7% in 2014–15 to 64.3% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 5,990 to 5,592 (-7%) over that period.
Its 64.3% rate makes University of Bridgeport more selective than about 70% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Connecticut schools, it is more selective than about 65%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (70.9% for women vs 56.5% for men, a 14.4-point gap). University of Bridgeport has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 6.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,990 | 3,637 | 60.7% | 537 |
| 2015–16 | 6,703 | 3,470 | 51.8% | 412 |
| 2016–17 | 6,969 | 4,027 | 57.8% | 487 |
| 2017–18 | 7,947 | 4,283 | 53.9% | 550 |
| 2018–19 | 7,404 | 4,238 | 57.2% | 523 |
| 2019–20 | 6,830 | 3,728 | 54.6% | 368 |
| 2020–21 | 6,020 | 4,271 | 70.9% | 310 |
| 2021–22 | 4,940 | 3,613 | 73.1% | 238 |
| 2022–23 | 3,781 | 3,082 | 81.5% | 283 |
| 2023–24 | 5,592 | 3,596 | 64.3% | 231 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,033 | 2,150 | 70.9% |
| Men | 2,559 | 1,446 | 56.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–585 | 8% |
| SAT Math | 410–530 |
How University of Bridgeport compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Bridgeport's acceptance rate?
University of Bridgeport's acceptance rate is 64.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,596 admitted of 5,592 applicants).
Is University of Bridgeport test optional?
University of Bridgeport is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Bridgeport?
University of Bridgeport received 5,592 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,596.
What SAT score do you need for University of Bridgeport?
Admitted students at University of Bridgeport typically scored 470–585 on SAT Reading/Writing and 410–530 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Bridgeport getting harder to get into?
University of Bridgeport has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 60.7% in 2014–15 to 64.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.bridgeport.edu/.