The campus at the University of Bridgeport Founded in 1927, the University of Bridgeport is private, four-year institution. UB is well known for its diversity. In a typical year, the student body consists of learners from 45 states and 80 countries. The faculty also is diverse. This unique group of people is drawn together by shared commitments: an emphasis on professional development, career readiness for the twenty-first century, a supportive and challenging learning environment, and innovation and solution-seeking.

The University offers more than 125 career-oriented programs, many of which benefit from industry connections unique to the region.

Location

UB is located on the I-95 corridor just an hour from New York and two hours from Boston. The beautiful, 50-acre seaside campus rests adjacent to Seaside Park on Long Island Sound. Just a short ferry ride to Long Island, a five-minute shuttle ride to the Metro North Train station and bus terminal, and at the base of Connecticut’s Routes 8 and 25, UB is perfectly situated for easy access to local and tri-state area hot spots, dining and entertainment.

Student Population

Enrollment: 4,842
Male 38%; Female 62%
Undergraduate 59%; Graduate 41%
The school is the tenth-most racially diverse university in the country.

Academic Statistics

Student/Faculty Ratio: 16:1
Faculty Members

Full Time: 120
Part Time: 364
Total: 484

Average Class Size: 17

Accreditation

The University of Bridgeport is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The University also is accredited by the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Department of Higher Education.

Student Support

All UB services are available to online students.
The Academic Resource Center offers tutoring, group study sessions, study skills workshops and other valuable services to ensure student success.
Counseling Services offers a private and confidential atmosphere for students to sort out their personal worries and concerns about college life or life in general.

Virtual Tour of the UB Campus

Course Home: Online Learning @UB