| General information: |
(203) 576-4000 |
| Website: |
www.bridgeport.edu |
| Type: |
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Awards offered: |
Less than one year certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree
First-professional degree
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| Campus setting: |
City Midsize |
| Campus housing: |
Yes |
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General information:
| Mission Statement: |
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.-Adopted by the Board of Trustees on April 23, 2004 |
| Special Learning Opportunities: |
Distance learning opportunities
ROTC (Army)
Weekend/evening college
Teacher certification
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| Student Services: |
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
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| Credits Accepted: |
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
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| Carnegie Classification: |
Doctoral/Research Universities |
| Religious Affiliation: |
Not applicable |
| Other Characteristics: |
None |
| OPE ID: |
00141600 |
Estimated student expenses (before aid):
Undergraduate academic year prices
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Detailed expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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Tuition and fees |
$24,470 |
$22,860 |
$21,710 |
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Books and supplies |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
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Living arrangement |
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On campus |
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Room and board |
$10,600 |
$10,000 |
$9,600 |
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Other |
$4,897 |
$4,747 |
$4,257 |
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Off campus |
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Room and board |
$9,603 |
$9,603 |
$9,603 |
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Other |
$6,797 |
$6,647 |
$6,157 |
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Off campus with family |
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Other |
$12,545 |
$12,395 |
$11,905 |
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Total expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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On campus |
$41,467 |
$39,107 |
$37,067 |
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Off campus |
$42,370 |
$40,610 |
$38,970 |
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Off campus with family |
$38,515 |
$36,755 |
$35,115 |
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Financial aid:
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students
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Enrollment:
Fall 2007:
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Total enrollment |
6428 |
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Undergraduate enrollment |
3866 |
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Graduate enrollment |
2338 |
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Age data are reported for Fall 2007. |
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Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates. |
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Admissions:
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Undergraduate application fee: $25 |
Undergraduate admissions:
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TOTAL |
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Number of applicants: |
4337 |
1737 |
2600 |
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Percent admitted: |
62% |
61% |
63% |
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Percent admitted who enrolled: |
17% |
17% |
17% |
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Admissions Considerations |
Required |
Recommended |
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Secondary school GPA |
X |
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Secondary school rank |
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X |
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Secondary school record |
X |
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Completion of college-prepatory program |
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X |
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Recommendations |
X |
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Admission test scores |
X |
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
X |
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Programs/majors
Completions 2007-2008:
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Program |
Bachelor |
Master |
Certificate |
Doctor |
Associate |
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies. |
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East Asian Studies |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Communication, journalism, and related programs. |
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Mass Communication/Media Studies |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Computer and information sciences and support services. |
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Computer Science |
3 |
94 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
3 |
94 |
- |
- |
- |
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Education. |
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General |
- |
- |
16 |
- |
- |
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Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision |
- |
- |
- |
10 |
- |
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Educational/Instructional Media Design |
- |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services |
- |
30 |
1 |
- |
- |
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Elementary Education and Teaching |
- |
198 |
6 |
- |
- |
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Secondary Education and Teaching |
- |
62 |
5 |
- |
- |
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Reading Teacher Education |
- |
- |
7 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
291 |
35 |
10 |
- |
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Engineering. |
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Computer Engineering, General |
3 |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering |
- |
105 |
- |
- |
- |
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Mechanical Engineering |
- |
58 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
3 |
166 |
- |
- |
- |
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Engineering technologies/technicians. |
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Engineering/Industrial Management |
- |
42 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
42 |
- |
- |
- |
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences. |
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Human Nutrition |
- |
76 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
76 |
- |
- |
- |
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. |
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General Studies |
57 |
- |
- |
- |
8 |
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
60 |
- |
- |
- |
8 |
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Biological and biomedical sciences. |
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Mathematics and statistics. |
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Mathematics, General |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Philosophy and religious studies. |
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Religion/Religious Studies |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Psychology. |
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Psychology, General |
21 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
21 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Public administration and social service professions. |
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Community Organization and Advocacy |
29 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
29 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Social sciences. |
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Social Sciences, General |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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International Relations and Affairs |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
14 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Visual and performing arts. |
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Industrial Design |
8 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Interior Design |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Graphic Design |
12 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Illustration |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Music, General |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
27 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Health professions and related clinical sciences. |
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Chiropractic (DC) |
- |
- |
- |
34 |
- |
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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist |
34 |
- |
- |
- |
33 |
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Acupuncture |
- |
7 |
- |
- |
- |
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Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy (ND) |
- |
- |
- |
21 |
- |
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Category total |
34 |
7 |
- |
55 |
33 |
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services. |
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Business/Commerce, General |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Business Administration and Management, General |
- |
79 |
- |
- |
- |
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Accounting |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Finance, General |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Labor and Industrial Relations |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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International Business/Trade/Commerce |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Management Information Systems, General |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Fashion Merchandising |
10 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
57 |
79 |
- |
- |
- |
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Grand total |
269 |
755 |
35 |
65 |
41 |
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Data shown are for first majors |
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(-) Program is not offered at this award level |
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