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UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT

University of Bridgeport
126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604

Official telephone: (203) 576-4000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 392-3582
Fax number: (203) 576-4941

Website: www.bridgeport.edu


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Screen last updated on: January 22, 2010

The admissions information below is valid for the 2009-10 academic year.

University of Bridgeport
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Barbara L. Maryak,
Associate Vice President of Admissions
Contacting the office: 203 576-4552
800392-3582 (toll free)
203 576-4941 (fax)
admit@bridgeport.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Priority filing date for fall: April 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 10%
Application fee: $25
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: 0
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Visit for interview by: February
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II recommended
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: August 1 for SAT I/ACT, August 1 for SAT II
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Lab: 2 required, 2 recommended
Math: 3 required, 3 recommended
Science: 2 required, 2 recommended
Social studies: 2 required, 2 recommended
Academic electives: 5 required, 5 recommended
Total: 16 required, 16 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 2.86
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 63%
Average SAT I: 447 verbal, 448 math, 1337 combined
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1180 - 1460
Average ACT: 17 English, 18 math, 19 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 16 - 22
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 90%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 8%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 4,337
Number of applicants offered admission: 2,709 (62%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 453 (17%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from public schools: 85%
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 41%
Tuition deposit amount: $200, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: $200
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year



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