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Summary
University of Bridgeport is a private institution that was founded in 1927. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,503, its setting is city, and the campus size is 86 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Bridgeport's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $28,140 (2012-13).
The University of Bridgeport is a private, seaside institution in Connecticut’s largest city. Undergraduates at the University of Bridgeport can choose from a wide range of academic majors, and graduate students have many options as well, including master’s programs in education, engineering, and more. Outside the classroom, students can explore more than 50 clubs, including fraternities, sororities, and intramural sports. The university, often shortened to UB, also offers several Division I Purple Nights varsity teams. For one season, the UB basketball team had a secret weapon—the 7-foot-7 Manute Bol, who later joined the NBA and then became an activist for his native country of Sudan. Besides athletics, students can spend their time visiting the expansive Beardsley Park or the state’s only zoo, which is just a free shuttle bus ride away from campus. Other nearby, off-campus attractions include theaters, museums, and shops. UB’s most notable alumni include Fred DeLuca, who cofounded the Subway restaurant franchise.
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The University of Bridgeport offers career-oriented undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees and programs for people seeking personal and professional growth. The University promotes academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world. The University is independent and non-sectarian. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1927 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $20,734,000 |
Applying
When applying to University of Bridgeport, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at University of Bridgeport is $25. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 56.7 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 56.7% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of Bridgeport is 15:1, and the school has 67.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Bridgeport include: General Studies; Psychology, General; Human Services, General; Dental Hygiene/Hygienist; and Accounting. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 51.8 percent.
Student Life
University of Bridgeport has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,503, with a gender distribution of 31.6 percent male students and 68.4 percent female students. At this school, 47.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 53.0 percent of students live off campus. University of Bridgeport is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 4,805 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
University of Bridgeport offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. University of Bridgeport also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of Bridgeport, 25 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University of Bridgeport.
| Students who have cars on campus | 25% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At University of Bridgeport, 81.0 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $7,339.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $28,140 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $12,050 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
