COLLEGE PROFILE
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. |
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| High School Graduation | High school diploma required and GED is accepted |
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| High School Program | College preparatory program is recommended |
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Science | 2 | |
| Foreign Language | ||
| Social Studies | 2 | |
| History | ||
| Academic Electives | 5 |
| Exam | Scores Due in Admissions Office | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT or ACT | Required | Not reported |
| SAT Only | ||
| ACT Only | ||
| SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
| SAT Subject Tests Only | ||
| SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
| ACT Writing Test Policy | Not reported | |
| Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission |
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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
| Address | 126 Park Avenue |
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| City, State, Zip | Bridgeport, CT 06604 |
| Phone | (203) 576-4552 |
| Fax | (203) 576-4941 |
| admit@bridgeport.edu |
| Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
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| Application Fee | $25 |
| Application Fee Waiver | Available |
| Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
| Accept Offer of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
| Waiting List Used | No |
| Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
| Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
| Early Decision Offered | No |
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| Early Decision Deadline | |
| Early Decision Notification | |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Action Deadline | |
| Early Action Notification |
| Common Application | Accepted |
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| Universal College Application | Not accepted |
| Electronic Application | Available |
| Interview | Not required |
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| Essay or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
| Letters of Recommendation | 1 recommended for all freshmen |
| Other | Portfolio, audition recommended for some freshmen |
| Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Class Rank | X | |||
| Recommendations | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Interview | X | |||
| Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Volunteer Work | X | |||
| Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
| Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
| First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
| State Residency | X | |||
| Geographic Residence | X | |||
| Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
| Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | X | |||
| Ethnicity | X | |||
| Work Experience | X |
PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
| Overall Admission Rate | 52% of 6,703 applicants were admitted |
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| Women | 53% of 4,362 applicants were admitted |
| Men | 50% of 2,341 applicants were admitted |
| Students Enrolled | 661 (19%) of 3,470 admitted students enrolled |
| Women | 398 (17%) of 2,297 admitted students enrolled |
| Men | 263 (22%) of 1,173 admitted students enrolled |
| Early Decision Admission Rate | |
| Early Action Admission Rate | |
| Students Offered Wait List | |
| Students Accepting Wait List Position | |
| Students Admitted From Wait List |
| Average GPA | 2.93 |
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| 3.75 and Above | 12% |
| 3.50 - 3.74 | 12% |
| 3.25 - 3.49 | 11% |
| 3.00 - 3.24 | 17% |
| 2.50 - 2.99 | 29% |
| 2.00 - 2.49 | 19% |
| SAT Math | 466 average 420-500 range of middle 50% |
|---|---|
Score of 700 - 800 | 1% |
Score of 600 - 700 | 5% |
Score of 500 - 600 | 24% |
Score of 400 - 500 | 57% |
Score of 300 - 400 | 13% |
Score of 200 - 300 | 0% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 462 average 410-510 range of middle 50% |
Score of 700 - 800 | 0% |
Score of 600 - 700 | 3% |
Score of 500 - 600 | 26% |
Score of 400 - 500 | 58% |
Score of 300 - 400 | 13% |
Score of 200 - 300 | 0% |
| SAT Writing | 451 average 410-490 range of middle 50% |
Score of 700 - 800 | 0% |
Score of 600 - 700 | 2% |
Score of 500 - 600 | 21% |
Score of 400 - 500 | 60% |
Score of 300 - 400 | 17% |
Score of 200 - 300 | 0% |
| ACT Composite | 21 average 17-23 range of middle 50% |
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Score of 30 - 36 | 0% |
Score of 24 - 29 | 22% |
Score of 18 - 23 | 59% |
Score of 12 - 17 | 19% |
Score of 6 - 11 | 0% |
Score of 5 or Below | 0% |
| High School Class Rank | Top tenth: 10% Top quarter: 30% Top half: 58% Bottom half: 42% |
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| National Merit Scholar | Not reported |
| Valedictorian | Not reported |
| Class President | Not reported |
| Student Government Officer | Not reported |
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