First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | August 1, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 1, 2026 | |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: bridgeport.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 128 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 36 |
| Psychology | 34 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 34 |
| General Studies | 28 |
| Business/Commerce | 19 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 17 |
| Human Services | 16 |
Show the other 17 majors
| Mechanical Engineering | 12 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 11 |
| Computer Science | 10 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 9 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 5 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 5 |
| Music | 5 |
| Accounting | 4 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 |
| Finance | 2 |
| Business Administration and Management | 2 |
| Industrial and Product Design | 2 |
| Financial Mathematics | 2 |
| Computer Engineering | 2 |
| Digital Marketing | 1 |
| Interior Design | 1 |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Basketball, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT
972,679 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Tweed/New Haven (HVN)
Nearest hub airport
Laguardia (LGA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.8 of 20
Elevation
14 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
24°F
July high
83°F
Annual snowfall
33.6 in
Days at 90°F or higher
9 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,890 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Fairfield University3 mi
- Sacred Heart University5 mi
- University of New Haven15 mi
- Yale University17 mi
- Southern Connecticut State University17 mi
- Stony Brook University18 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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