University of Bridgeport
http://www.bridgeport.edu126 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604-5620
(203) 576-4000
The University of Bridgeport was founded in 1927 as the Junior College of Connecticut – the first junior college chartered in the northeastern states...
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | ROTC (Army) Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities Weekend/evening college |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Less than one year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree - research/scholarship Doctor's degree - professional practice |
| Campus Setting | City: Midsize |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At University of Bridgeport, 98.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 88.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $10,843), and 70% receive loans ($9,259 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $11,080. Off campus it is around $9,603. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Bridgeport is $25,035 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 8,165 people applied to University of Bridgeport. Of the applicants, 55.0% were admitted (55.0% male & 55.0% female ) and 10.0% accepted (10.0% male and 10.0% female) Of the 2,248 undergraduate students at University of Bridgeport, 33.0% are part-time. A majority (63.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 46.0% of the 2,855 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 37.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 52.0% |
| Part Time Retention Rates | 50.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 28.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 42.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 34.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Yearly Application Deadline | Through these kinds of hands-on opportunities, students at the University of Bridgeport develop the real-world knowledge and skills that enable them to succeed on day one. |
| Admissions Office Phone | 1-800-EXCEL-UB (800.392.3582) |
| Admissions Office Email | admit@bridgeport.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 126 Park Avenue,Bridgeport, |
| Admissions Website | http://www.bridgeport.edu/admissions/undergraduate/ |
| Application Fee | $25 |
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In order to be accepted to University of Bridgeport, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 400 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 490 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 410 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 500 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 400 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 480 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies | 3 | ||||
| East Asian Studies | 3 | ||||
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 6 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 6 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 1 | 63 | 114 | ||
| Accounting | 7 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 114 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other | 1 | ||||
| Business/Commerce, General | 17 | ||||
| Fashion Merchandising | 0 | 11 | |||
| Finance, General | 10 | ||||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 11 | ||||
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 2 | ||||
| Management Information Systems, General | 0 | ||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 5 | ||||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 8 | ||||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 8 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 1 | 136 | |||
| Computer Science | 1 | 136 | |||
| Education | 43 | 277 | 1 | ||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 0 | 26 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 28 | ||||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 1 | ||||
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 3 | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | 177 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 6 | ||||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 | 71 | |||
| Engineering | 4 | 427 | 0 | ||
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 0 | ||||
| Computer Engineering, General | 4 | 8 | 0 | ||
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | 290 | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering | 129 | ||||
| Engineering technologies/technicians | 135 | ||||
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 135 | ||||
| Family and consumer sciences/human sciences | 81 | ||||
| Human Nutrition | 81 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 35 | 35 | 7 | 53 | |
| Acupuncture | 7 | ||||
| Chiropractic (DC) | 36 | ||||
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 35 | 35 | 0 | ||
| Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy (ND) | 17 | ||||
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 4 | 58 | |||
| General Studies | 4 | 55 | |||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 3 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 1 | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 31 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 31 | ||||
| Public administration and social service professions | 25 | ||||
| Human Services, General | 25 | ||||
| Social sciences | 6 | 0 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 5 | 0 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 27 | ||||
| Graphic Design | 15 | ||||
| Illustration | 0 | ||||
| Industrial Design | 4 | ||||
| Interior Design | 3 | ||||
| Music, General | 5 | ||||
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