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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (BU)
- 400 E Second St
- Bloomsburg, PA 17815
- OPEID College Code: 00331500
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- General Phone: (570) 389-4000
- President: Jessica S Kozloff
- Website: www.bloomu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 8,745
- College Alias: BU
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - BU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,387 | 5,556 | 8,943 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,967 (58%) | 3,419 (62%) | 5,386 (60%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 652 (33%) | 992 (29%) | 1,644 (31%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,619 | 99% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 540 |
| SAT ® Math | 470 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | 440 | 540 |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 75%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 61% | 25% | 35% | 22% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,444 | $3,562 | $3,496 | $2,325 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.8% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Number in Default | 50 | 59 | 66 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,755 | 2,350 | 1,830 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,623 | $6,412 | $6,226 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,479 | $14,035 | $13,649 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,030 | $5,616 | $5,376 |
| Other Expenses | $3,447 | $3,470 | $3,098 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,100 | $16,498 | $15,600 |
| Out of State | $24,956 | $24,121 | $23,023 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $7,623 | $7,412 | $7,126 |
| Out of State | $15,479 | $15,035 | $14,549 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,623 | $7,412 | $7,126 |
| Out of State | $15,479 | $15,035 | $14,549 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 8,745 Undergraduate: 7,938 Graduate: 807
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,521 Female: 5,224
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,280 Female: 4,658
- Graduate Gender Male: 241 Female: 566
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,718 Part-Time: 1,027
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,359 Part-Time: 579
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 359 Part-Time: 448
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 89 | 1% |
| American Indian | 14 | 0.2% |
| Black | 539 | 6% |
| Asian | 93 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 195 | 2% |
| White | 7,145 | 82% |
| Unknown | 670 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 205 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,118 | 36% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,958 | 34% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,383 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 468 | 5% |
| Ages 30-34 | 198 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 147 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 184 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 80 | 0.9% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,040 | 932 | 108 |
| Faculty Status | 458 | 409 | 49 |
| Tenured Faculty | 253 | 250 | 3 |
| Graduate Assistants | 146 | - | 146 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 442 | 393 | 49 |
| Primarily Instruction | 425 | 379 | 46 |
| Primarily Public Service | 17 | 14 | 3 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 33 | 33 | - |
| Other Professionals | 191 | 156 | 35 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 374 | 350 | 24 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 162 | 149 | 13 |
| Skilled Crafts | 52 | 48 | 4 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 135 | 128 | 7 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $73,404 (379) | $76,488 (224) | $68,948 (155) |
| Professor | $94,029 (122) | $94,228 (88) | $93,513 (34) |
| Associate Professor | $74,683 (101) | $75,090 (61) | $74,063 (40) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,175 (131) | $57,843 (68) | $58,533 (63) |
| Instructor | $47,394 (25) | $46,774 (7) | $47,636 (18) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $73,404 (379) | $76,488 (224) | $68,948 (155) |
| Professor | $94,029 (122) | $94,228 (88) | $93,513 (34) |
| Associate Professor | $74,683 (101) | $75,090 (61) | $74,063 (40) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,175 (131) | $57,843 (68) | $58,533 (63) |
| Instructor | $47,394 (25) | $46,774 (7) | $47,636 (18) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $535,423 | $313,898 | $221,525 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 59% | 41% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 484 | 273 | 211 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 417 | 242 | 175 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 33 | 17 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 108 | 52 | 56 |
| Field Hocky | 32 | - | 32 |
| Football | 87 | 87 | - |
| Lacrosse | 27 | - | 27 |
| Soccer | 51 | 25 | 26 |
| Softball | 21 | - | 21 |
| Swimming | 38 | 16 | 22 |
| Tennis | 24 | 13 | 11 |
| Wrestling | 33 | 33 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $68,646 | $55,731 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $43,181 | $27,615 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 39 | 24 | 15 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Field Hocky | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Lacrosse | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 81%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 62% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 55% |
| Female | 66% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 67% |
| American Indian | 67% |
| Black | 48% |
| Asian | 60% |
| Hispanic | 35% |
| White | 63% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 38% |
| 5 Years | 59% |
| 6 Years | 62% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 11 | 13 |
| Liquor Related | 211 | 231 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 11 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 194 | 212 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 32 | 40 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | - |
| Arson | - | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 21 | 32 |
| Arson | - | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
