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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
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 5,103
  • College Alias: UB
  • College Mascot: Purple Knights
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University of Bridgeport - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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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Accreditation
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
University of Bridgeport Campus Map
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
 
    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 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants3,0945,0718,165
Number Granted Admission (%)1,708 (55%)2,802 (55%)4,510 (55%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)172 (10%)268 (10%)440 (10%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam41294%
ACT ® Exam--
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading400490
SAT ® Math410500
SAT ® Writing400480
 
ACT ® Composite--
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving80%52%32%97%
Avg Amount Receiving$10,573$5,200$3,922$10,228
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)8.2%7.2%3.4%
Number in Default735533
Number in Repayment887759960
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$25,465$24,470$22,860
In-State Tuition and Fees$25,465$24,470$22,860
Out of State Tuition and Fees$25,465$24,470$22,860
Books and Supplies$1,500$1,500$1,500
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$11,080$10,600$10,000
Other Expenses$5,007$4,897$4,747
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,603$9,603$9,603
Other Expenses$6,907$6,797$6,647
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$6,157$6,797$6,157
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$43,052$41,467$39,107
In-State$43,052$41,467$39,107
Out of State$43,052$41,467$39,107
Off Campus
In-District$43,475$42,370$40,610
In-State$43,475$42,370$40,610
Out of State$43,475$42,370$40,610
Off Campus with Family
In-District$33,122$32,127$30,517
In-State$33,122$32,127$30,517
Out of State$33,122$32,127$30,517
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology--6--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting--7--
Business Administration4--114-
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other-1---
Commerce--17--
Fashion Merchandising--11--
Finance--10--
International Business--11--
Labor and Industrial Relations--2--
Management Information Systems-----
Marketing--5--
 
Communications and Journalism
Media Studies--8--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science--1136-
 
Education
Counseling and Guidance Services---26-
Education Administration28----
Educational and Instructional Media Design---3-
Elementary Education4--177-
Reading Teacher Education6----
Secondary Education5--71-
 
Engineering
Biomedical and Medical Engineering-----
Computer Engineering--48-
Electrical Engineering---290-
Mechanical Engineering---129-
 
Engineering Technology
Engineering and Industrial Management---135-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
East Asian Studies--3--
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Human Nutrition---81-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Acupuncture---7-
Dental Hygiene-3535--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies-455--
Humanistic Studies--3--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--2--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Religious Studies--1--
 
Psychology
Psychology--31--
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Human Services--25--
 
Social Sciences
International Relations and Affairs--5--
Social Sciences--1--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Graphic Design--15--
Illustration-----
Industrial Design--4--
Interior Design--3--
Music--5--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 5,103
    • Undergraduate: 2,248 Graduate: 2,855
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,202 Female: 2,901
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 729 Female: 1,519
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 1,473 Female: 1,382
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,035 Part-Time: 2,068
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,504 Part-Time: 744
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,531 Part-Time: 1,324
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1,72434%
American Indian110.2%
Black98019%
Asian1553%
Hispanic4078%
White1,63432%
Unknown1924%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18852%
Ages 18-1961912%
Ages 20-213968%
Ages 22-241,32126%
Ages 25-291,26325%
Ages 30-3449410%
Ages 35-392976%
Ages 40-494318%
Ages 50-651934%
Age Over 6540.08%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees793378415
Faculty Status493125368
Tenured Faculty4242-
Graduate Assistants159-159
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service493125368
Primarily Instruction493125368
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1171125
Other Professionals1189721
Technical and/or Paraprofessional654421
Clerical And Secretarial36342
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$67,101 (125)$71,163 (79)$60,125 (46)
Professor$84,436 (20)$84,544 (16)$84,001 (4)
Associate Professor$74,397 (32)$75,443 (25)$70,660 (7)
Assistant Professor$58,791 (56)$62,994 (28)$54,588 (28)
Lecturer$60,348 (17)$61,923 (10)$58,099 (7)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$67,101 (125)$71,163 (79)$60,125 (46)
Professor$84,436 (20)$84,544 (16)$84,001 (4)
Associate Professor$74,397 (32)$75,443 (25)$70,660 (7)
Assistant Professor$58,791 (56)$62,994 (28)$54,588 (28)
Lecturer$60,348 (17)$61,923 (10)$58,099 (7)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$2,927,965$1,176,252$1,751,713
Ratio (%)100%40%60%
 
Participants
All Athletes234116118
Unduplicated Athletes215108107
Baseball2929-
Basketball422715
Gymnastics22-22
Soccer603030
Softball13-13
Swimming301416
Track and Field, X-Country271611
Volleyball11-11
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$40,925$39,185
Assistant Coaches-$6,333$8,007
 
Coaches
All Coaches351421
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Gymnastics4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Soccer844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Track and Field, X-Country211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 52%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students34%
 
By Gender
Male25%
Female41%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien52%
American Indian67%
Black33%
Asian56%
Hispanic17%
White34%
Unknown-
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less21%
5 Years28%
6 Years30%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related-1
On Campus
Drug Related-1
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape23
Aggravated Assault-1
Burglary72
On Campus
Forcible Rape24
Robbery21
Aggravated Assault23
Burglary2116
Vehicle Theft11
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