BPI 2012 10-K - EX-23.1

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-159220, No. 333-164405, No. 333-171571, No. 333-179046 and No. 333-185944) and Form S-3 (No. 333-175724) of Bridgepoint Education, Inc. of our report dated March 12, 2013 relating to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10‑K.