Established in 1927, University of Bridgeport is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Bridgeport (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Connecticut. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Stamford, Waterbury. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, University of Bridgeport (UB) is a medium-sized coeducational US higher education institution. University of Bridgeport (UB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 95 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.