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Commonwealth University of PA – Bloomsburg

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

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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

7,355
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
60%
 
Enrolled male students
40%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
92%
 
Part-time students
8%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
79%
 
Adjuncts
21%
 
Faculty Ratio
19:1
Student/teacher ratio
$7,716
In-state tuition cost
$19,290
Out-of-state tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

College Highlights

Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
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Engaged Students

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%

Great Teaching

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

Vibrant Communities

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

Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid

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

Visit Bloomsburg Online

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