University Of Bridgeport

University of Bridgeport, also known as BU, was established in 1927. It is a non-sectarian, private university in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The University grants graduate levels in arts and science and several professional degrees. The main campus covers an area of more than 50 acres. With students from different communities, states and countries the university records an enrollment of over 3,000 students. The university consists of the following schools, colleges and institutes:

• Acupuncture Institute
• College of Chiropractic
• College of Naturopathic Medicine
• English Language Institute
• International College
• Nutrition Institute
• School of Arts and Sciences
• School of Business
• School of Continuing and Professional Studies
• School of Dental Hygiene
• School of Education and Human Resources
• School of Engineering Fones

BU’s student body is diverse and impressive. It is home to a variety of clubs and organizations such as the Anime Club, the Latin American Club, and the UB CC Golf Club.

University Of Bridgeport Highlights

Where University Of Bridgeport stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching, family and social work, computer science and engineering, nutrition and exercise therapy, and engineering.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of students.
• Racially diverse student body.

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at University Of Bridgeport was 4,752 in 2007 (3,734 full-time equivalent).

About 37% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 63% of the class.

Undergrads are 40% of enrolled students, graduate students are 56%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 4%.

About 12% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 88% of incoming freshmen.

Room and Board

University Of Bridgeport provides on-campus housing for 963 of its 3,734 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

University Of Bridgeport Athletics

University Of Bridgeport is in the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

University Of Bridgeport offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 50 male students received the aid (men were 39% of those receiving aid) and 79 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 61% of students receiving such aid) .

University Of Bridgeport Admissions (2007)

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