Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ
Bloomfield, founded in 1868, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 12-acre campus is located in Bloomfield, 15 miles from New York City.
Website: www.bloomfield.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 62% of 3,623 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 2.69
- SAT Math
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- Not reported
- ACT Composite
- 18 average
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $41,900
- Tuition and Fees
- $29,950
- Room and Board
- $11,950
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 69%
- Average Freshman Award
- $28,719
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- Not reported
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 70
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 19% of classes
10-19 students: 57% of classes
20-29 students: 23% of classes
30-39 students: 1% of classes
40-49 students: 0% of classes
Campus Life
- Bloomfield Population
- 47,315
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- New York City
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 28% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division II
- Mascot
- Sororities
- 2% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 4% of men participate
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.5% Asian
51.9% Black/African-American
29.4% Hispanic/Latino
0.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.6% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
9.9% White
4.7% Unknown - International Students
- 4.3% from 8 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 65.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 16.1%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 41%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 5.0%
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer 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 | ||
Mathematics | ||
Science | ||
Foreign Language | ||
Social Studies | ||
History | ||
Academic Electives |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 1 |
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
- 467 Franklin Street
- City, State, Zip
- Bloomfield, NJ 07003-9981
- Phone
- (973) 748-9000 x1230
- Fax
- (973) 748-0916
- admission@bloomfield.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- Rolling
- Application Fee
- $40
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- Rolling, notification begins October 1
- Accept Offer of Admission
- By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
- Waiting List Used
- No
- 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
- December 1
- Early Action Notification
- Rolling, notification begins December 24
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted, supplemental forms required
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 2 required for all freshmen
- Other
- Graded essay/term paper or personal essay required for freshmen
- 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
- 62% of 3,623 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 63% of 2,232 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 59% of 1,391 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 667 (30%) of 2,231 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 395 (28%) of 1,406 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 272 (33%) of 825 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Early Action Admission Rate
- 79% of 601 applicants were admitted
- 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
- 2.69
- 3.75 and Above
- 2%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 6%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 8%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 17%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 31%
- 2.00 - 2.49
- 31%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- Not reported
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- Not reported
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 18 average
- Score of 30 - 36
- 0%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 10%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 38%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 52%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 7%
Top quarter: 20%
Top half: 50% - National Merit Scholar
- 0%
- Valedictorian
- 0%
- Class President
- 0%
- Student Government Officer
- 0%
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $41,900
- Tuition and Fees
- $29,950
- Room and Board
- $11,950
- Books and Supplies
- Not reported
- Other Expenses
- Not reported
- Payment Plans
- Installment plan, deferred payment
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
Final deadline April 15 - Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning April 15
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 002597 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 503 (100.0%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 476 (94.6%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 476 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 64 (13.4%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 69%
- Average Award
- $28,719
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 451 (94.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $18,699
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 389 (81.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $349
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 206 (43.3%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 15 (3.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $19,010
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 1,767 (100.0%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 1,645 (93.1%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 1,642 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 249 (15.2%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 65%
- Average Award
- $27,426
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 1,569 (95.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $16,703
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 1,366 (83.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $282
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 764 (46.5%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 81 (4.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,208
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- Not reported
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- Not reported
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
- Private loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- None
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, English, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Journalism/Publications, Performing Arts
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Community Service, Leadership
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Current Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Previous College Experience, Relatives of Clergy, Siblings of Current Students, Spouses of Current Students, Veterans
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- $2,169
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Education, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- General Studies
- History, General
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Philosophy
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Business/marketing, Visual and performing arts, Social sciences
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- None
- Special Programs
- Accelerated 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
- Not required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 70
- Part-Time Faculty
- 160
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 25%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 19% of classes
10-19 students: 57% of classes
20-29 students: 23% of classes
30-39 students: 1% of classes
40-49 students: 0% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 45% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 43% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 12% 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
- 190,095
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 390
- 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
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study
- Not reported
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- Bloomfield Population
- 47,315
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- New York City
- Campus Size
- 12 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 23.4 average low in January, 82.3 average high in September
- Rain
- 122 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 7 mile(s) from campus in Newark
- Nearest Train Station
- 7 mile(s) from campus in Newark
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Coed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 28% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 64%
- 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
- security cameras in high-traffic areas, controlled access to dormitories
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division II
- Mascot
- 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 |
Soccer | x | x | x | x |
Softball | x | x | ||
Tennis | x | x | ||
Volleyball | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | x | x |
Tennis | ||
Volleyball | x | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | x |
Basketball | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | ||
Tennis | x | x |
Volleyball |
- Women's Club Sports
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball, volleyball
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- drama theatre, radio station, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, first ladies of bloomfield, green hearts environmental club, christian fellowship, team infinite, male empowerment network
- Sororities
- 2% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 4% of men participate
- ROTC
- Army ROTC is offered off campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 1,947
- Women
- 1,218 (62.6%)
- Men
- 729 (37.4%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 1,767
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.5% Asian
51.9% Black/African-American
29.4% Hispanic/Latino
0.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.6% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
9.9% White
4.7% Unknown - International Students.
- 4.3% from 8 countries
- Average Age
- 22
- All Graduate Students
- 53
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 65.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 16.1%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 27.7%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 31.7%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 41%
- Average Starting Salary
- 41%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 5.0%
- Disciplines Pursued
- Not reported
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