About Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
8,909
Website
www.bloomu.eduAccreditation
MSCHE
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
The Bloomsburg University was first established in 1839 as Bloomsburg Academy. The name was changed several times and was changed to its current name in 1983. The 366-acre campus features 54 buildings and a canine mascot named Roongo. The university utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. The university is recognized as the 3rd largest school of the state of Pennsylvania. The 4-year university provides Doctorate as the highest form of degree.
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The ratio of student to faculty is 20:1 and makes it easier on the students to approach a professor anytime.
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The total student population in the university is 9,637 fencing 8,610 full-timers and 1,027 part-timers.
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Reviews
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There are a lot of different clubs and activities engineered to sync with every individual's personal interest and intrigue new ones. The community assistance in the dorms and the apartments are also great.
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The environment on the campus is open, diverse, and intellectual. Bloomsburg does not limit your ability, as a matter of fact, they broaden your horizons to have a clear view of the forthcoming endeavors.
Admissions
Application Deadline
N/A
Acceptance Rate
77%
SAT Range
990 - 1150
ACT Range
19 - 24
Application Fee
$35
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
Accept Common App
None
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$17,137
Average Annual Cost
$7,716
Books And Supplies
$1,200
Other Fees
$3,242
Room And Board
$9,686
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,208
Total One Year Cost
$25,052
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
72%
Part-Time Retention Rate
38%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$81
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Business Administration, Management...
377 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
136 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
122 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
104 Graduates
Psychology, General
98 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
93 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
86 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
85 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
73 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
73 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
61 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences an...
55 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
50 Graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
48 Graduates
Social Work
46 Graduates
Biology, General
37 Graduates
Political Science and Government
33 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
31 Graduates
Mathematics
29 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
27 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
25 Graduates
History
25 Graduates
Sociology
22 Graduates
Anthropology
22 Graduates
Computer/Information Technology Adm...
20 Graduates
Philosophy
16 Graduates
American Sign Language
16 Graduates
Chemistry
15 Graduates
Physics
13 Graduates
Music
12 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
12 Graduates
Economics
10 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
10 Graduates
Social Sciences, Other
7 Graduates
Computer Science
7 Graduates
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, G...
6 Graduates
Public Health
6 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
3 Graduates
Business/Commerce, General
2 Graduates
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
8,238
Socio-Economic Diversity
32%
Part-time
9%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$60,833 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
41%
Averege Housing Cost
$6,308/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,030/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,030/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Huskies
School Colors
maroon and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
261
Total Female Athletes
233
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Club
34
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,900/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$44,500/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$231 - 303
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$6,017
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,481
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$2,908
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,117
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$8,402
$30K - $48K
$7,665
$48K - $75K
$3,998
$75K - $110K
$1,169
> $110K
$647
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$20,247,202
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$4,614,186
Bloomsburg University FAFSA/federal school code is 003315.
