UB at a Glance

Fast Facts and Institutional Metrics

Get to know University of Bridgeport: our vibrant seaside campus, diverse global student body, career outcomes, and supportive Purple Knight spirit.

By the Numbers

The University of Bridgeport Profile

3,589
Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Enrolled across 68+ majors
11:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Mentorship in every class
10
Median Class Size
Engaging seminar format
86
Seaside Campus Acres
Overlooking Long Island Sound
99%
Aid Recipient Rate
Grants and merit scholarships
At UB, #UBelong
51%
Students of color shaping our campus culture
In an interconnected world, innovation thrives when multi-perspective thinkers unite. Our vibrant seaside campus fosters an inclusive, globally minded learning environment.
18%
International students from 80+ nations
28%
First-generation college achievers
68
Undergraduate and graduate degree pathways

Leading Organizations Where Purple Knights Excel

Yale New Haven Health
Hartford HealthCare
Sikorsky Aircraft
Lockheed Martin
ASML
PNC Bank
Bridgeport Hospital
Stamford Health

Student Testimonials

Hear from Our Purple Knights

Real stories of mentorship, discovery, and career momentum from University of Bridgeport students and recent graduates.

UB prepared me for the world by challenging me inside and outside the classroom. My experiences at UB taught me how to maintain a healthy work-life balance. During my junior year, I was president of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, on the Future Leaders of Hip-hop dance team, and worked as an RA, all while studying Biology and preparing for veterinary school. I wouldn’t change my UB experience for the world!

Jordy Oriantal
BS in Biology Graduate

I graduated with a master’s degree in Computer Engineering as an international student from Pakistan. In my two years here, I secured a graduate assistantship, which helped me financially and allowed me to work with fantastic staff who guided my professional growth and paved the way for my engineering career.

Najeeb Uddin
MS in Computer Engineering

Being at UB was a transformative experience. UB was the first time for me where my knowledge met innovation. I combined my MBA with the Bauer Hall Innovation Center, pairing classroom learning with hands-on startup ventures. UB surrounded me with mentors who laid the foundation for my entrepreneurial journey.

Clovia McIntosh
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

A Legacy of Academic Firsts

Throughout our nearly 100-year history, University of Bridgeport has continually pioneered groundbreaking programs that shaped modern professional education.

World's First Dental Hygiene School

In 1913, Dr. Alfred Fones opened the first dental hygiene school in the world in Bridgeport, which became the world-renowned Fones School of Dental Hygiene.

Fones School history →

First University Chiropractic Program

In 1991, UB established America’s first university-based Doctor of Chiropractic program, elevating evidence-based integrative clinical training.

Chiropractic legacy →

First ABET Computer Engineering in CT

UB established Connecticut’s first ABET-accredited Computer Engineering program, establishing a powerhouse for software and hardware innovators.

Engineering school →

State's First Artificial Intelligence MS

Pioneered Connecticut’s first Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence, preparing leaders in computational robotics and machine intelligence.

AI program details →

Ready to Become a Purple Knight?

With personalized financial aid, dedicated faculty mentorship, and a welcoming seaside campus, your next chapter starts right here.