University of Bridgeport
126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06601
Admission:
203/576-4552 or
800-EXCEL-UB (392-3582)
Fax: 203/576-4941
http://www.bridgeport.edu
ENROLLMENT
Undergraduates:
Full-time:
486 men/453 women
Part-time:
88 men/183 women
Graduate:
687 men/789 women
FRESHMAN ADMISSION
PROFILE
Number who applied:
1,732
Number accepted:
1,354
Number enrolled:
195
Average SAT scores:
V 471 M 494
Average ACT score:
16
Average GPA:
2.86
Freshmen retention rate:
78%
2006-2007 COSTS
Tuition:
$16,800
Room and board:
$7,970
Fees, books, misc.:
$1,900 approx.
FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen receiving aid:
85%
Average Freshman Loan:
$4,625
Average Freshman Grant:
$7,118
FACULTY
Full-time:
94
Part-time:
264
Ph.D. (or terminal degree):
90%
Student/faculty ratio:
11:1
University of Bridgeport
126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06601
The University of Bridgeport is located on Long Island Sound just 50 miles northeast of New York City.
College Description
Founded in 1927, the University of Bridgeport is a private, nonsectarian, comprehensive university located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The University's 86-acre campus is situated on Long Island Sound, just 50 miles northeast of New York City and 80 miles from Boston. Although many of the students attending UB are Connecticut residents, the University has a student body representing 30 states and 60 countries. At UB you'll discover a spirit that provides you with the challenges and opportunities of expanding your knowledge of yourself and the world. Our professors pride themselves on being accessible to students (the student/faculty ratio is 11:1). Professional accreditations include those from the ABA, NASAD, ABET, CCE and ADA. The School of Business is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Academic Life
The School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts in fine arts, graphic design and illustration; the Bachelor of Arts in fine arts, graphic design and illustration; the Bachelor of Science in fine arts, graphic design, illustration, industrial design and interior design; and the Bachelor of Music in music. In its humanities and social sciences programs, the Bachelor of Arts degree is offered in English, literature and civilization, mass communication and social sciences. The School of General Studies offers the Associate of Arts in general studies, the Associate of Science in general studies and the Bachelor of Elective Studies in the humanities, the natural sciences and mathematics or the social sciences. Students can also earn the Bachelor of Elective Studies through participation in the IDEAL program, an accelerated undergraduate degree completion program for adults. The School of Business confers the Associate of Arts in business administration and paralegal/legal assistant studies and the Bachelor of Science in accounting, business administration, computer applications and information systems, finance, industrial relations, international business, management, marketing and fashion merchandising and retailing. The School of Science, Engineering and Technology confers the Bachelor of Science degree in biology, computer engineering, computer science and mathematics and the Bachelor of Arts in biology and mathematics. Pre-professional programs are offered in chiropractic, dentistry, medicine, naturopathy and veterinary medicine. The computer engineering program is nationally accredited by ABET. The School of Education and Human Resources confers the Bachelor of Science degree in human services. We also provide a foundation for students who can become teachers. At the undergraduate level, students will take 18 credits and minor in education, while majoring in any relevant major. Students may then complete certification requirements through graduate study. The Division of Health Technology confers the Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology. The Fones School of Dental Hygiene offers a pre-dental hygiene program as well as Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science degree options in dental hygiene. The College of Chiropractic confers the Doctor of Chiropractic degree (D.C.), including a B.S. in biology/D.C. degree program in cooperation with the School of Science, Engineering and Technology. The College of Naturopathy confers the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.) degree through a four-year residential professional program. Also available is a pre-naturopathic program. The University operates on a two-semester calendar. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for graduation, and the last 30 of those must be completed at the University. The University also provides one-on-one tutoring and group remedial work in the Academic Resource Center (ARC). We also offer an intensive English Language Institute on campus designed to meet the needs of students whose native language is not English. The Honors College provides superior students with a curriculum that challenges and rewards their achievement and motivation and provides a structured forum for the exchange of ideas between its students.
Campus Life
The University supports a wide range of student clubs and organizations to expand and cultivate the academic, professional and cultural interests of its students. Students are involved in a wide range of volunteer activities, including assistance with admissions and orientation programs and programs for students seeking volunteer opportunities in the community. Student Congress is the chief governing body for full-time students. Resident students are self-governed by means of their own hall community councils and collectively by the Residence Halls Association. All students have access to e-mail, Netscape, and word processing through the computer center, and residence halls are wired for individual computer hook-ups. Residence halls and off-campus apartments are available for students.
Facilities and Resources
The University's Wahlstrom Library contains approximately 272,000 bound volumes (including journals and indexes) and over 1 million microforms and subcribes to over 1,600 periodicals and other serials. Online database searching is available on the Internet, DIALOG, First Search, and LEXIS/NEXIS. CD-ROM databases include ERIC, Moody's Company Data, Medline, reQuest, Books in Print Plus (BIP Plus) and the National Trade Data Bank. The Center for Academic Computing in Wahlstrom Library is available to students for word processing. The Wahlstrom Library is fully automated with CD-ROM access and Internet capabilities. All students have access to e-mail, Netscape and word processing. Residence halls are wired for individual computer hook-ups.The University maintains state-of-the-art computer facilities for students of fine arts, business, design, education and engineering. The College of Chiropractic's on-campus Health Care Facility serves students and the surrounding community. The Fones School of Dental Hygiene contains a Dental Health Center with a long and distinctive history of community outreach.
Athletics/Sports
A member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division II, the University offers intercollegiate teams for men in baseball, basketball, cross country and soccer and for women in softball, basketball, cross country, soccer, gymnastics and volleyball. The intramural program offers a wide variety of team and individual sports. The Wheeler Recreation Center is a complete recreation physical fitness facility with a 25-meter, six-lane pool; four racquetball courts; four multipurpose indoor courts for tennis, volleyball and basketball; a free weight room; a 16-station universal gym room; saunas; steam bath; and indoor track.
Financial Aid/ Scholarships
The University of Bridgeport strongly believes that a quality university education should be an option for all students regardless of their financial background. Financial assistance is available in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and employment. Over 77 percent of all students receive some form of financial assistance from the University and outside sources. Students who are interested in applying for financial aid must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The University also offers academic scholarships and grants to students on a competitive basis. The awards are renewable for four years based on satisfactory academic achievement and good standing. Qualified students may be eligible to receive financial aid in addition to a scholarship or grant award. Athletic scholarships are also available.
Admission Requirements/ Application
Personal motivation and achievement, the secondary school record and standardized test scores are all considered in making admission decisions. Most students who are admitted are in the upper half of their high school graduating class. Although either the ACT or SAT I is acceptable, the SAT I is preferred and should be taken on the November or December test date of the student's senior year in secondary school. Candidates for admissions should have completed a college-preparatory sequence that included four years of English, two years of lab sciences, three years of mathematics and two years of social studies. A campus visit and interview are strongly recommended. Letters of recommendation are not required but may be submitted as supportive material. Art and design students must submit portfolios and music students must schedule an audition. Additional requirements may be required by certain programs. Students are admitted for the fall and the spring semesters on a rolling admission basis, beginning March 1. The priority deadline for freshman applicants is April 1.
