UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  July 25, 2012

BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

	
					
Delaware	 	001-34272	 	59-3551629	
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	 	(Commission File Number)	 	(IRS Employer Identification No.)	

	
			
13500 Evening Creek Drive North, Suite 600, San Diego, California
	 	92128	
(Address of principal executive offices)	 	(Zip Code)	

(858) 668-2586
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

None
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
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Item 8.01    Other Information.

Notification from U.S. Department of Education regarding on-site program review of University of the Rockies

On July 25, 2012, University of the Rockies received a letter from the U.S. Department of Education ("Department") stating that the Department has scheduled an on-site program review from August 20, 2012 through approximately August 24, 2012. The review will assess the institution's administration of Title IV programs and initially will cover the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 award years, but may be expanded if deemed appropriate by the Department.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	
			
Date: July 27, 2012	 	Bridgepoint Education, Inc.	
 	 	 	
 	By:	/s/ Diane L. Thompson	
 	 	Name:  Diane L. Thompson	
 	 	Title: Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel