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University of Bridgeport is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States, and was established in the year 1927 by Everett Cortright. Originally, the university was known as the Junior College of Connecticut, and was the first Northeastern United States junior college to be chartered. The university has several degree-granting schools and colleges under it, including:
The athletic teams of the college are nicknamed the Purple Knights. Male students participate in sports such as basketball, cross country, baseball, soccer, and swimming. Female students compete in basketball, lacrosse, swimming and diving, volleyball, softball, and cross country.
The main campus of University Of Bridgeport is in Bridgeport, CT (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 engineering, education and teaching, computer science and engineering, and family and social work.
University Of Bridgeport does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 380 to 480. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 370 or more.
University Of Bridgeport offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, the school had 4,752 enrolled students. University Of Bridgeport has a larger minority student population than most schools.
Meal plans are available. Student athletes at University Of Bridgeport belong to the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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.
ùAdopted by the Board of Trustees on April 23, 2004"
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Bridgeport
126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604-5620
General Phone: (203) 576-4000
http://www.bridgeport.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 337 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, school counseling, educational administration, educational supervision, reading teaching, instructional media design, education courses |
| Business And Management | 181 | business management, business and related services, fashion merchandising, business, international business, accounting, finance, marketing, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 96 | human nutrition, community organization |
| Engineering | 84 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering |
| Liberal Arts | 78 | general studies, international relations, social services, humanities, East Asian studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 57 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 49 | chiropractic, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture |
| Medical Support And Technology | 49 | dental hygienist |
| Design | 21 | graphic design, interior design, industrial design, illustration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | psychology |
| Media | 15 | mass communication |
| Science | 12 | biology |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Bridgeport in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 616 | 13 |
| Bachelor's degree | 273 | 27 |
| Post-master's certificate | 32 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 31 | 4 |
| First-professional degree | 24 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 24 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 8 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, University Of Bridgeport had a total enrollment of 4,752 students (3,734 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 40% |
| Graduate | 56% |
| First Professional | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 38% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 34% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 31% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 39% |
| New York | 30% |
| (International Students) | 12% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
University Of Bridgeport offers campus housing for 963 of its 3,734 (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 | 4,311 | 2,454 | 57% | 335 | 14% |
| Men | 1,675 | 952 | 57% | 123 | 13% |
| Women | 2,636 | 1,502 | 57% | 212 | 14% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 380 | 480 |
| SAT Math | 370 | 480 |
| SAT Writing | 380 | 480 |
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 | 88% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,860 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,860 |
| Room and board | $ 10,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,747 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Bridgeport participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 141600)
University Of Bridgeport has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 33 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $81,827 | 5 | $76,198 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $73,241 | 5 | $66,304 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $56,079 | 23 | $53,035 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 10 | $57,817 | 6 | $55,820 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 75 | $67,410 | 39 | $58,134 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 50 | 79 | 129 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Track | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 62 | 78 |
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 degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students 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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