Investor FAQ
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| Bridgepoint Education, Inc., is a private sector higher education company headquartered in San Diego, California. Its two regionally accredited academic institutions, Ashford University and University of the Rockies, offer a variety of degree programs online, as well as traditional on-campus study at campuses located in Clinton, Iowa (Ashford University) and Colorado Springs, Colorado (University of the Rockies) . Specifically, Ashford University offers Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degree programs online, as well as Bachelor’s degree programs on campus. University of the Rockies offers Master’s and Doctoral degree programs online as well as on campus. The Company’s overall philosophy is built upon innovation and a passion for learning. The Company focuses on providing high quality, innovative education services and harnesses creativity, knowledge, and proprietary technologies to re-engineer the modern student experience and advance learning. |
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| Bridgepoint Education was founded in 2004 on the principle that anyone who is academically prepared deserves access to high quality higher education without sacrificing quality, transferability of credits, accessibility, academic standards, or credentials. Bridgepoint’s institutions offer 1, 430 courses and 85 degree programs with 140 specialization areas. As of March 31, 2012, Bridgepoint Education had a total student enrollment (ground/campus and online) of 94,863 at Ashford University and University of the Rockies. Bridgepoint Education’s initial public stock offering was April 15, 2009 at a share price of $10.50 per share. | |
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| As of December 31, 2011, Bridgepoint had approximately 3,900 full time and adjunct faculty members. Our adjunct faculty are part-time employees and are engaged on a course-by-course basis. As of December 31, 2011, the company also employed more than 5,000 non-faculty staff in university services, academic advising and support, enrollment services, university administration, financial services, information technology, human resources, corporate accounting, finance, and other administrative functions. | |
5. | What programs does Bridgepoint Education offer? | |
| Bridgepoint Education’s two academic institutions – Ashford University and University of the Rockies -- are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and are members of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org). Both universities provide progressive online platforms and have traditional campuses located in Clinton, Iowa (Ashford University), and Colorado Springs, Colorado (University of the Rockies). | |
6. | When does Bridgepoint Education announce enrollment figures? | |
| Bridgepoint Education announces its enrollment figures in its quarterly earnings news releases. As of March 31, 2012, total student enrollment (campus and online, for both Ashford University and University of the Rockies) was 94,863. | |
7. | What community programs is Bridgepoint Education involved in? | |
| Bridgepoint Education is dedicated to supporting youth, education, and the military in the communities it serves. The Company sponsors a Teacher Scholarship Program and Teacher Appreciation Night, as well as the Salute to Teachers program that recognizes America’s finest educators. The Company has also given back to the community through donations to organizations such as Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Freedom Station, Junior Achievement, and numerous other programs. | |
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| The Company's common stock trades under the stock symbol BPI. |
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| The Company's common stock can be purchased or sold through any accredited stock brokerage or discount brokerage firm. |
13. | Does Bridgepoint Education offer a direct share purchase plan? |
| The Company does not offer a direct share purchase plan. |
14. | Does Bridgepoint Education issue dividends or have a DRIP program? |
| The Company does not issue dividends or have a DRIP program at this time. |
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| The fiscal year-end is on December 31. |
16. | When does Bridgepoint Education release earnings information? | |
| Information regarding the timing of quarterly earnings releases and webcasts is available in the Event Calendarin the Investor Relations section of the corporate website (www.bridgepointeducation.com) as well as detailed in specific press releases available in the Media Room of the corporate website. | |
17. | Who is Bridgepoint Education's independent registered public accounting firm? | |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. | |
18. | How can I access SEC documents, such as a Form 10-K or 10-Q? | |
| SEC documents can be accessed in the Investor Relations section of the corporate website (www.bridgepointeducation.com) under "SEC filings" or at www.sec.gov. | |
19. | How can I download and view the annual reports and proxy statements online? | |
| You can download the annual reports and proxy statements here orbyaccessing the Investor Relations section of the corporate website (www.bridgepointeducation.com) in the Financial Information section. | |
22. | When is Bridgepoint Education’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders held? |
| Bridgepoint Education’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders is held every year in May. The 2012 meeting marked the company’s first virtual annual meeting of shareholders. |
22. | Where can I obtain additional information on Bridgepoint Education? |
| You can access the Company's press releases, annual reports, and other relevant materials online on the corporate website (www.bridgepointeducation.com). |
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