Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA
Bloomsburg is a public, multipurpose university. Founded in 1839, it gained university status in 1982. Programs are offered through the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, and Professional Studies, and the Schools of Graduate Studies and Extended Programs. Its 282-acre campus is located in the town of Bloomsburg, 80 miles northeast of Harrisburg.
Website: www.bloomu.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Minimally difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 73% of 9,683 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.28
- SAT Math
- 480-570 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
-
534 average
490-580 range of middle 50% - ACT Composite
- 22 average
19-24 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- In-state: $25,052
Out-of-state: $36,626 - Tuition and Fees
- In-state: $10,958
Out-of-state: $22,532 - Room and Board
- $9,686
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 49%
- Average Freshman Award
- $8,332
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $36,908
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 419
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 5% of classes
10-19 students: 20% of classes
20-29 students: 36% of classes
30-39 students: 25% of classes
40-49 students: 8% of classes
50-99 students: 3% of classes
Over 100 students: 3% of classes
Campus Life
- Bloomsburg Population
- 14,633
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
-
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 41% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division II
- Mascot
- Husky
- Sororities
- Fraternities
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.2% Asian
8.6% Black/African-American
7.1% Hispanic/Latino
2.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
78.7% White
1.3% Unknown - International Students
- 0.5% from 30 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 73.5%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 37.4%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 20.2%
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 3 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 2 | |
Social Studies | 2 | |
History | 2 | |
Academic Electives | 2 |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | December 30 |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
SAT Subject Tests Only | ||
SAT Essay Component Policy | Accepted with or without essay component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 400 East Second Street
- City, State, Zip
- Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1301
- Phone
- (570) 389-4316
- Fax
- buadmiss@bloomu.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- Rolling
- Application Fee
- $35
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- Rolling, notification begins September 18
- Accept Offer of Admission
- By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
- Waiting List Used
- Yes
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Early Decision Deadline
- Early Decision Notification
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Action Deadline
- Not reported
- Early Action Notification
- May 1
Application Form
- Common Application
- Not accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 73% of 9,683 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 71% of 6,032 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 77% of 3,651 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 2,559 (36%) of 7,093 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 1,389 (32%) of 4,280 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 1,170 (42%) of 2,813 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Not reported
- Students Offered Wait List
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 3.28
- 3.75 and Above
- 20%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 17%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 17%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 16%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 23%
- 2.00 - 2.49
- 6%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 480-570 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 1%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 14%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 53%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 29%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 3%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
- SAT EBRW
- 534 average
490-580 range of middle 50% - Score of 700 - 800
- 1%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 17%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 54%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 25%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 3%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 22 average
19-24 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 1%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 32%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 53%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 15%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 8%
Top quarter: 29%
Top half: 63% - National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- In-state: $25,052
Out-of-state: $36,626 - Tuition and Fees
- In-state: $10,958
Out-of-state: $22,532 - Room and Board
- $9,686
- Books and Supplies
- $1,200
- Other Expenses
- $3,208
- Payment Plans
- Installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline March 15
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning December 1
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 003315 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 1,765 (94.8%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 1,258 (73.5%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 1,233 (98.8%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 103 (8.8%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 49%
- Average Award
- $8,332
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 826 (65.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,961
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 1,120 (92.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,603
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 433 (32.8%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 118 (5.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,953
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 6,750 (91.0%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 4,927 (73.0%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 4,850 (99.1%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 562 (11.8%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 54%
- Average Award
- $9,347
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 3,098 (64.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,827
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 4,402 (92.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,570
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 1,184 (22.3%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 320 (3.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,710
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 83%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $36,908
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- 16.0%
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- 4.0%
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans
- State Loans
- Available
- Other Loans
- Alternative loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- Academic scholarships, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, English, Foreign Languages, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences
- Number of Awards
- 1,158
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students
- Number of Awards
- 267
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- $2,983
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Chemistry, General
- Computer Science
- Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- English Language and Literature, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
- Health/Medical Physics
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- History, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music, General
- Organizational Communication, General
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
- Social Sciences, Other
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Communication/journalism
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- Engineering
- Special Programs
- Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- Some online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 419
- Part-Time Faculty
- 100
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 68%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 5% of classes
10-19 students: 20% of classes
20-29 students: 36% of classes
30-39 students: 25% of classes
40-49 students: 8% of classes
50-99 students: 3% of classes
Over 100 students: 3% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 12% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 49% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 39% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 733,896
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 1571
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Accountancy
Master's Programs of Study
- Adult Nursing
- Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Communication Disorders
- Community Health
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- English Education
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Mathematics Education
- Middle School Education
- Nurse Anesthesia
- Nursing and Healthcare Administration
- Nursing--General
- Science Education
- Social Sciences Education
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Adult Nursing
- Community Health
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Nurse Anesthesia
- Nursing and Healthcare Administration
- Nursing--General
Location and Setting
- Bloomsburg Population
- 14,633
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Campus Size
- 366 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 17.1 average low in January, 79 average high in September
- Rain
- 140 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- Bloomsburg
- Nearest Train Station
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Coed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 41% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Freshmen are required to live on campus
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 59%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
- Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
- monitored surveillance cameras
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division II
- Mascot
- Husky
- School Colors
- Maroon and gold
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | x | ||
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x | x | x |
Field Hockey | x | x | ||
Football | x | x | ||
Lacrosse | x | x | ||
Soccer | x | x | x | x |
Softball | x | x | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | x | x | x |
Tennis | x | x | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x | x | x |
Volleyball | x | |||
Wrestling | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Field Hockey | x | x |
Football | ||
Lacrosse | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | x | x |
Swimming And Diving | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball | x | |
Wrestling |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | x |
Basketball | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Field Hockey | ||
Football | x | x |
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling | x | x |
- Women's Club Sports
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball, field hockey, football, racquetball, sand volleyball, softball
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, living and learning communities, band and music groups, greek organizations, residence hall councils, club sports
- Sororities
- Fraternities
- ROTC
- Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 8,606
- Women
- 4,874 (56.6%)
- Men
- 3,732 (43.4%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 7,863
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.2% Asian
8.6% Black/African-American
7.1% Hispanic/Latino
2.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
78.7% White
1.3% Unknown - International Students.
- 0.5% from 30 countries
- Average Age
- 21
- All Graduate Students
- 681
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 73.5%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 37.4%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 55.8%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 58.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Average Starting Salary
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 20.2%
- Disciplines Pursued
- Not reported
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