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University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT

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Overview

University of Bridgeport is a University institution located in Bridgeport, CT, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT  06604
United States
Contact Ms. Jessica N. Crowley Goddu
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admit@bridgeport.edu
Phone: 203-576-4812
Fax: 203-576-4941

Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences Associate Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies Checkmark
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies Associate Bachelors
East Asian Studies Checkmark
Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
Accounting Checkmark
Business Administration And Management, General Checkmark
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,781
Applied
3,082
Accepted
1,637
Enrolled
82%
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Female Admissions

2,563
Females Applied
2,097
Females Accepted
82%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

1,218
Males Applied
985
Males Accepted
81%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.04
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
A minimum high school GPA of 2
Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs Interview
2 recommendations
Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended Essay
Interview
One recommendation
Other requirements: Online Application, FAFSA

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen Not reported Not reported Yes
Other early decision plan December 1st Not reported No
Transfer Not reported Not reported No

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 485 460 590
SAT Math 470 475 570
ACT Composite 20 18 24

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

32,860
Private
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Fees

2,900
Full-time student fees
16,350
Room & board

Financial Aid

28,677
Avg. Financial Aid Package
30,815
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
7,000
Avg. Loan Aid
14,220
Avg. Grant Aid
14,193
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
60%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
12%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,637
Total Undergrad students
4%
International Students
32%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 29.55%
Black or African American 34.35%
White or Caucasian 23.38%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.69%
Asian 3.74%
Two or more races 1.18%
Other 2.68%

Gender

Male (30.3%)
Female (69.7%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Co-ed housing
Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 37%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
International Festival, Spring Week Events and Halloween Bash

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities Checkmark
Greek sororities Checkmark
Local fraternities Checkmark
Local sororities Checkmark
Most popular organizations:
Student Congress, International Relations Club, Black Students Alliance, Latin America Club and Martial Arts Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No Division 2 Checkmark
Basketball Checkmark Division 2 Checkmark
Cross-country Running No Division 2 Checkmark
Football Checkmark No No
Golf Checkmark No No
Gymnastics No No No
Lacrosse No No No
Racquetball Checkmark No No
Soccer Checkmark Division 2 Checkmark
Softball Checkmark No No
Swimming And Diving No Division 2 Checkmark
Tennis Checkmark No No
Volleyball No No No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No No No
Basketball Checkmark Division 2 Checkmark
Cross-country Running No Division 2 Checkmark
Football Checkmark No No
Golf Checkmark No No
Gymnastics No Division 2 Checkmark
Lacrosse No Division 2 Checkmark
Racquetball Checkmark No No
Soccer Checkmark Division 2 Checkmark
Softball Checkmark Division 2 Checkmark
Swimming And Diving No Division 2 Checkmark
Tennis Checkmark No No
Volleyball No Division 2 Checkmark
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