University of Bridgeport Demographics & Diversity Overview

68%
Minority Students
67%
Female Students
7%
International
25
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Bridgeport has a diverse student body with 68% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
29.6%(692)
Hispanic
31.3%(732)
African American
29.7%(695)
Asian
5.1%(119)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(16)
Two or More Races
0.7%(16)
Unknown
3.0%(70)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color68%
Total Enrollment5,365
International Students7%

Cultural Engagement

University of Bridgeport offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Bridgeport has a gender distribution of 67% female students and 33% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
33.0%(800)
Women
67.0%(1,621)

Gender Statistics

Men800

15% of total enrollment

Women1,621

30% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Bridgeport serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 29% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 20% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.2%(32)
18-19
23.6%(349)
20-21
23.6%(349)
22-24
18.3%(270)
25+
32.4%(479)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
4.1%(108)
22-24
38.1%(999)
25+
57.8%(1,517)

Age Diversity Insights

29%

Traditional Age (18-21)

20%

Non-Traditional (25+)

55%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Bridgeport attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 62% in-state residents, 31% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
61.8%(134)
Out-of-State
30.9%(67)
International
7.4%(16)

Regional Representation

In-State134

62% of student body

Out-of-State67

31% of student body

International16

7% of student body

States Represented

25 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

68%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

67%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

20%

Non-Traditional Age