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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Bridgepoint Education Inc
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001305323
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-EDUCATIONAL SERVICES [8200]
		IRS NUMBER:				593551629
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-156408
		FILM NUMBER:		09760373

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		13500 EVENING CREEK DR. #600
		CITY:			SAN DIEGO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92128
		BUSINESS PHONE:		858-668-2586

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		13500 EVENING CREEK DR. #600
		CITY:			SAN DIEGO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92128
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