Commonwealth University of PA – Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Founded in 1839, Commonwealth University of PA – Bloomsburg is a public institution in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Students can immerse themselves in studies in nearly 60 undergraduate degree programs and more than 66 minors.
Get to know Commonwealth University of PA – Bloomsburg
College Highlights
CLASS SIZE
The number of sections of each class size.
2-9: 41 | 10-19: 211 | 20-29: 346
30-39: 312 | 40-49: 52 | 50-99: 41 | 100+: 27
ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 0%
Hispanic/Latinx: 8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 7%
White, non-Hispanic: 76%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 5%
SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Cooperative education program
Cross-registration
Distance learning
Double major
Dual enrollment
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Honors Program
Independent study
Internships
Liberal arts/career combination
Student-designed major
Study abroad
Teacher certification program
RESIDENCE LIFE
Percent of students living on campus.
First-time, first-year (freshman) students: 77%
Undergraduates: 18%
Campus housing options.
Coed dorms
Apartments for single students
Cooperative housing
Admission
ADMISSIONS FACTORS
Very Important
Rigor of secondary school record | Class rank | Academic GPA | Standardized test scores
Considered
Application Essay | Recommendation(s) | Interview | Extracurricular activities
Talent/ability | Character/personal qualities | Geographical residence
State residency | Volunteer work | Work experience | Level of applicant’s interest
FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Composite
25th Percentile: 970 | 75th Percentile: 1150
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 480 | 75th Percentile: 580
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 480 | 75th Percentile: 570
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 18 | 75th Percentile: 24
Tuition & Cost
Tuition (in-state): $7,716
Tuition (out-of-state): $19,290
Fees: $3,242
Room & Board: $10,528
Contact Commonwealth University of PA – Bloomsburg
Contact Admissions
bloomu.edu/admissions-aid/
(570) 389-4316
buadmiss@bloomu.edu
Campus Location
400 E. Second St.
Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1301
(570) 389-4000