University of Bridgeport
About
Situated along Long Island Sound adjacent to historic Seaside Park, the University of Bridgeport is best known for its career-focused pre-professional preparation and an exceptionally diverse, global student body. The university's strongest academic offerings reside in the health sciences—highlighted by the Fones School of Dental Hygiene, the world’s first dental hygiene program—alongside reputable degrees in engineering, nursing, and business. Students experience a close-knit, hands-on learning environment enriched by small class sizes, robust clinical training partnerships, and proximity to major Northeast metropolitan job markets.
Wikipedia:The University of Bridgeport is a private university in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. The university is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. In 2021, the university was purchased by Goodwin University; it retained its own name, brand, and board of trustees.
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University of Bridgeport accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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