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University of Bridgeport (UB)

  • 126 Park Avenue
  • Bridgeport, CT 06604
  • OPEID College Code: 00141600
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  • General Phone: (203) 576-4000
  • President: Neil Albert Salonen
  • Website: www.bridgeport.edu
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 4,752
  • College Alias: UB
  • College Mascot: Purple Knights
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
    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
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    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Doctoral/Research Universities
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Doctoral, Professional Dominant
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Majority Graduate/Professional
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2007
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
  • Professional Degree Application Fee: $75.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,6752,6364,311
Number Granted Admission (%)952 (57%)1,502 (57%)2,454 (57%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)123 (13%)212 (14%)335 (14%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam27588%
ACT ® Exam--
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading380480
SAT ® Math370480
SAT ® Writing380480
 
ACT ® Composite--
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving71%43%29%98%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,702$4,155$1,989$10,531
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)3.4%3.7%5.3%
Number in Default332432
Number in Repayment960641593
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$22,860$21,710$20,595
Out of State Tuition and Fees$22,860$21,710$20,595
Books and Supplies$1,500$1,500$1,200
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$10,000$9,600$9,000
Other Expenses$4,747$4,257$3,147
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,603$9,603$10,400
Other Expenses$6,647$6,157$4,147
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$12,395$6,157$10,247
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$39,107$37,067$33,942
Out of State$39,107$37,067$33,942
Off Campus
In-State$40,610$38,970$36,342
Out of State$40,610$38,970$36,342
Off Campus with Family
In-State$36,755$35,115$32,042
Out of State$36,755$35,115$32,042
 
Graduate Student Expenses
 In-StateOut of State
Total Tuition and Fees
Chiropractic School$20,470$20,470
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, Biological Sciences--12--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting--11--
Business Administration and Management8--90-
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other-2-21-
Business, Commerce--15--
Fashion Merchandising-114--
Finance--3--
International Business, Trade and Commerce--12--
Labor and Industrial Relations--1--
Management Information Systems--1--
Marketing and Marketing Management--2--
 
Communications and Journalism
Media Studies--15--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science--440-
 
Education
Counseling and Guidance Services1--24-
Education, Other-----
Educational Leadership and Administration12----
Educational and Instructional Media Design---1-
Educational, Instructional and Curriculum Supervision----8
Elementary Education8--203-
Reading Teacher Education2----
Secondary Education9--69-
 
Engineering
Computer Engineering--310-
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering---53-
Mechanical Engineering---31-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
East Asian Studies--1--
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Human Nutrition---65-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Acupuncture---9-
Chiropractic----24
Dental Hygiene-2326--
Naturopathic Medicine, Naturopathy----16
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies-538--
Humanities, Humanistic Studies--2--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--3--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Religious Studies--2--
 
Psychology
Psychology--20--
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Community Organization and Advocacy--31--
 
Social Sciences
International Relations and Affairs--26--
Social Sciences--6--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Graphic Design--10--
Illustration--3--
Industrial Design--4--
Interior Design--4--
Music--4--
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 4,752
    • Undergraduate: 1,791 Graduate: 2,749 Professional: 212
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,226 Female: 2,526
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 570 Female: 1,221
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 1,530 Female: 1,219
  • Professional Gender
    • Male: 126 Female: 86
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,093 Part-Time: 1,659
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,225 Part-Time: 566
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,664 Part-Time: 1,085
  • Professional Attendance
    • Full-Time: 204 Part-Time: 8
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1,85639%
American Indian70.1%
Black74716%
Asian1333%
Hispanic3056%
White1,57533%
Unknown1293%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18722%
Ages 18-194349%
Ages 20-214209%
Ages 22-241,49031%
Ages 25-291,11623%
Ages 30-344008%
Ages 35-392666%
Ages 40-493688%
Ages 50-651814%
Age Over 6540.08%
Age Uknown10.02%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees730332398
Faculty Status436114322
Tenured Faculty4242-
Graduate Assistants95-95
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service436114322
Primarily Instruction436114322
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial100964
Other Professionals1308248
Technical and/or Paraprofessional644024
Clerical And Secretarial35296
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$64,237 (114)$67,410 (75)$58,134 (39)
Professor$80,420 (20)$81,827 (15)$76,198 (5)
Associate Professor$72,122 (31)$73,241 (26)$66,304 (5)
Assistant Professor$54,590 (47)$56,079 (24)$53,035 (23)
Lecturer$57,068 (16)$57,817 (10)$55,820 (6)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$64,237 (114)$67,410 (75)$58,134 (39)
Professor$80,420 (20)$81,827 (15)$76,198 (5)
Associate Professor$72,122 (31)$73,241 (26)$66,304 (5)
Assistant Professor$54,590 (47)$56,079 (24)$53,035 (23)
Lecturer$57,068 (16)$57,817 (10)$55,820 (6)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$2,309,699$929,322$1,380,377
Ratio (%)100%40%60%
 
Participants
All Athletes242101141
Unduplicated Athletes22693133
Baseball3434-
Basketball432518
Gymnastics25-25
Soccer582731
Softball21-21
Swimming17-17
Cross Country261511
Volleyball18-18
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$39,902$29,155
Assistant Coaches-$5,286$3,660
 
Coaches
All Coaches301317
Baseball55-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches44-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Gymnastics2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Soccer945
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches734
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Swimming1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Cross Country211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 51%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students43%
 
By Gender
Male36%
Female48%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien58%
Black31%
Asian57%
Hispanic20%
White45%
Unknown50%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less28%
5 Years40%
6 Years42%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related1-
Residence Hall
Drug Related1-
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape4-
Robbery1-
Aggravated Assault32
Burglary1624
Vehicle Theft11
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape3-
Aggravated Assault12
Burglary28
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