University Of Bridgeport
Location and Contact Information
126 Park AvenueBridgeport, CT 06604-5620
USA
Main Tel: (203) 576-4000
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in engineering, computer science and engineering, and family and social work.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Racially diverse student body.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral/Research Universities, Intensive.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 25,465 |
| Room and board | $ 11,080 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other | $ 5,007 |
Financial Aid
University Of Bridgeport participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 98% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 98% | $14,217 |
| Institutional Grant | 97% | $10,228 |
| Federal Grant | 52% | $5,200 |
| Pell Grant | 52% | $3,920 |
| Other Federal Grant | 47% | $1,408 |
| State or Local Grant | 32% | $3,922 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 80% | $10,573 |
| Federal Loan | 80% | $8,309 |
| Other Loan | 13% | $13,782 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of Bridgeport:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | Montgomery, WV | 1,224 |
| 2 | Lamar University | Beaumont, TX | 13,465 |
| 3 | North Carolina A & T State University | Greensboro, NC | 10,388 |
| 4 | Morgan State University | Baltimore, MD | 7,005 |
| 5 | Tuskegee University | Tuskegee, AL | 2,994 |
| 6 | The University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso, TX | 20,458 |
| 7 | Capitol College | Laurel, MD | 701 |
| 8 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | Crookston, MN | 2,199 |
| 9 | Indiana Institute of Technology | Fort Wayne, IN | 3,653 |
| 10 | Purdue University-Calumet Campus | Hammond, IN | 9,325 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 1,177 | 15 |
| Bachelor | 270 | 27 |
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 54 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 43 | 5 |
| Associate | 40 | 4 |
| < 1 year certificate | 4 | 1 |
| Doctorate (Research/Scholarship) | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 42 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 44 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 39 |
Students
Student enrollment was 5,323 in 2009-2010 (4,364 full-time equivalent).
About 39% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 61% of the class.
Undergrads are 39% of enrolled students, graduate students are 57%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 4%.
Students under 25 years old represent 47% of the student body. About 12% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 55% Women 55% All 55%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 400-490 Math 410-500 Writing 400-480
Room and Board
University Of Bridgeport provides on-campus housing for 1,179 of its 4,364 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Athletics
The school is in the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school 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) .
International Study
About 7% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
University Of Bridgeport offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship & Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Doctorate, Professional Dominant.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Business/Commerce
- Fashion Merchandising
- Finance
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Labor and Industrial Relations
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
DESIGN
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Industrial Design
- Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
- Educational/Instructional Media Design
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Reading Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Human Nutrition
- Human Services
LIBERAL ARTS
- East Asian Studies
- General Studies
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International Relations and Affairs
- Social Sciences
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
MUSIC
- Music
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Acupuncture
- Chiropractic (DC)
- Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy (ND)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology