Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Situated on a hill overlooking its surrounding community and the Susquehanna River, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is a 4-year public institution and part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. BloomU is home to colleges of Liberal Arts, Business, Education, and Science granting bachelor’s degrees in 57 fields of study. For community-minded students, Bloomsburg hosts an annual effort called The Big Event where thousands of volunteers are placed at hundreds of community service sites. To provide a recreational break, Bloomsburg hosts the Quest outdoor adventure program featuring on-campus ropes courses and a climbing tower as well as off-campus trips.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Other | November 15 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
6%
Submitting ACT
95%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1051
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
8,427
Total Number of Undergrads
7,731
Classroom Sizes
0
100
38%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
60%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $10,982 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $22,806 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,718 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
58%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
32%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,563
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,216
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,992
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
79%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,240
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
250
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
42%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Huskies
School Colors
maroon and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Philadelphia
Scranton
New York
Allentown
Harrisburg
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
74%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,100
What Students Are Saying
Bloomsburg University, BU in short, is a challenging but fun college experience. After applying to 10 schools and getting accepted to them all, Bloom was my first choice, and I couldn't have made a better decision.
MCB Morristown, NJ
When I think of Bloomsburg I think of three things, Passionate, Integrity and Family. The atmosphere you get here is the same as what you would feel at home. Bloomsburg is a place like no other.
Abraham from Philadelphia, PA
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