University of Bridgeport nursing

Bridgeport, Connecticut · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's · first-time NCLEX 80% · ACEN and CCNE accredited.

Bachelor'sMaster'sRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 80%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degree
BS
Bridgeport80% (2025)
Board source
RN, bachelor’s degree
Accelerated
Bridgeport68% (2025)
Board source
RN, associate degreeBridgeportApproved 11-6-24
Board source

Nursing awards

2014: 02015: 02016: 02017: 52018: 82019: 322020: 1322021: 1792022: 1402023: 1462024: 130020141302024
Nursing completions at University of Bridgeport by year, IPEDS.
YearCompletions
20140
20150
20160
20175
20188
201932
2020132
2021179
2022140
2023146
2024130
Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree128
Nursing Administration 51.3802Master's degree2

Counts cover first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
ACENAssociate
Candidate
CCNEBaccalaureateFall 2031
CCNEMaster'sFall 2026

From University of Bridgeport’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“Effective April 27, 2026, this Nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.”

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Simulation

“Become a better nurse in UB’s Nursing Skills and Simulation Center”

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Clinical placements

“Clinical placement sites may include hospitals, schools, medical offices, and more.”

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