The main campus of University Of Bridgeport is in Bridgeport, Connecticut (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. University Of Bridgeport offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching, computer science and engineering, family and social work, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
University Of Bridgeport does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 380 to 500. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 380 or more. Students attending University Of Bridgeport come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, University Of Bridgeport had 3,626 enrolled students.
The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Bridgeport
126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604-5620
General Phone: (203) 576-4000
Admissions Phone: (203) 576-4552
Financial Aid Phone: (203) 576-4568
http://www.bridgeport.edu
University Of Bridgeport awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 328 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, school counseling, educational administration, educational supervision, reading teaching, instructional media design, education courses |
| Business And Management | 166 | business management, business and related services, business, fashion merchandising, international business, MIS, finance, accounting, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 78 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Family And Social Work | 76 | human nutrition, community organization |
| Liberal Arts | 60 | general studies, international relations, humanities, social services, East Asian studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 58 | chiropractic, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture |
| Engineering | 52 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering |
| Medical Support And Technology | 41 | dental hygienist |
| Design | 17 | interior design, industrial design, graphic design, illustration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | psychology |
| Media | 8 | mass communication |
| Science | 5 | biology |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Bridgeport in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 607 | 12 |
| Bachelor's degree | 176 | 27 |
| First-professional degree | 39 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 37 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 26 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 25 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, University Of Bridgeport had a total enrollment of 3,626 students (2,830 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 36% |
| Graduate | 58% |
| First Professional | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 28% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 33% |
| New York | 31% |
| Foreign countries | 12% |
| New Jersey | 10% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
University Of Bridgeport offers campus housing for 1,078 of its 2,830 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bridgeport, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Connecticut Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,332 | 1,709 | 73% | 365 | 21% |
| Men | 895 | 609 | 68% | 147 | 24% |
| Women | 1,437 | 1,100 | 77% | 218 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 380 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 520 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (203) 576-4552
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,595 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,595 |
| Room and board | $ 9,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,147 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Bridgeport participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 141600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (203) 576-4568
University Of Bridgeport has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $70,641 | 4 | $66,306 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $61,762 | 5 | $53,801 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $47,461 | 6 | $46,098 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $45,852 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 70 | $59,231 | 18 | $52,687 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 43 | 68 | 111 |
| Basketball | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| Baseball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Track | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 51 | 65 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Labor and Industrial Relations
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Human Nutrition
LIBERAL ARTS
East Asian Studies
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Acupuncture
Chiropractic (DC)
Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy (ND)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Bridgeport Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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