University of Bridgeport Demographics & Diversity Overview

73%
Minority Students
70%
Female Students
4%
International
21
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Bridgeport has a diverse student body with 73% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
24.1%(377)
Hispanic
30.7%(480)
African American
35.7%(559)
Asian
4.2%(65)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(11)
Two or More Races
1.3%(20)
Unknown
3.4%(54)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color73%
Total Enrollment3,988
International Students4%

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 70% female students and 30% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
30.3%(496)
Women
69.7%(1,141)

Gender Statistics

Men496

12% of total enrollment

Women1,141

29% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Bridgeport serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 49% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 33% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.3%(38)
18-19
25.5%(417)
20-21
23.6%(387)
22-24
15.9%(261)
25+
32.6%(534)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
3.8%(90)
22-24
31.7%(745)
25+
64.5%(1,516)

Age Diversity Insights

49%

Traditional Age (18-21)

33%

Non-Traditional (25+)

59%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Bridgeport attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 51% in-state residents, 44% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
51.4%(144)
Out-of-State
44.3%(124)
International
4.3%(12)

Regional Representation

In-State144

51% of student body

Out-of-State124

44% of student body

International12

4% of student body

States Represented

21 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

73%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

70%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

33%

Non-Traditional Age