Overview

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is a Comprehensive institution located in Bloomsburg, PA, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 400 East Second Street
Bloomsburg, PA  17815-1301
United States

Contact Email: buadmiss@bloomu.edu
Phone: 570-389-4000

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
German Language And Literature
Sign Language Interpretation And Translation
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Health/medical Physics
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,292

Applied

6,492

Accepted

7,740

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,837

Females Applied

4,206

Females Accepted

87%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,455

Males Applied

2,286

Males Accepted

93%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

35

Application Fee

3.3

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	September 15th	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	May 1st
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		480	580
SAT Math		480	570
ACT Composite		18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,716

In-state

19,290

Out-of-state

7,716

In-district

Fees

3,242

Full-time student fees

10,528

Room & board

6,918

Room only

Financial Aid

9,580

Avg. Financial Aid Package

8,411

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

13,265

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,125

Avg. Loan Aid

3,181

Avg. Grant Aid

7,033

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

56%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

13%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

7,740

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

8%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.9%
Black or African American	6.74%
White or Caucasian	76.15%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.27%
Asian	1.24%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	2.27%
Other	4.96%

Gender

Male (40.18%)

Female (59.82%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	18%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, The Big Event (community service event) and Parents/Family Weekend

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Living and Learning Communities, Band and Music Groups, Greek Organizations, Residence Hall Councils and Club Sports

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
monitored surveillance cameras

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 2
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Field Hockey		Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 2	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

453

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 357

Part-time - 96

Male - 228

Female - 225