| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
9,319 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
8,630 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
689 |
| Total graduate students: |
679 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
332 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
347 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Middle Atlantic |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
10% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.0% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 9.9% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.8% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.0% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 78.4% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.6% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 1.2% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.0% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 8.2% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.2% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 81.0% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.2% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.0% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.3% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
366 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Bloomsburg, PA |
| Population of city/town: |
14,519 |
| Nearest major city: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
160 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
49,188 |
| Online campus map: |
www.bloomu.edu/map |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (61%)
- single-student apartments (29%)
- other housing including Apartments run by Student Community Government Association. (10%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
92% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
43% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
57% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All freshmen under age 21 must live on campus unless living with family. |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, Smoking prohibited in non-designated areas. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
1567 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Help desk. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Special collections. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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veteran student, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, Professional U (see http://www.bloomu.edu/professionalu) |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
14 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
13 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Voice |
| Number of honor societies: |
23 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
250 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Catholic Campus Ministry, Campus Crusade for Christ/Impact, Kappa Phi Club (Women's Fellowship), Nurses Christian Fellowship, Protestant Campus Ministry, Disciplemakers Christian Fellowship, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, Play By Faith Ministries, Hillel, Muslim Student Association |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Cultural Society, National Association of Black Accountants, Frederick Douglas Institute, H.A.B.L.A.S, Multicultural & Global Education Society, Student Organization of Latinos |
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| International student organizations: |
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African, Bangladeshi, Chinese, European, international, Student Associations, Global Awareness Society International Student Organization |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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academic clubs and organizations, College Republicans, Community Arts Council, Community Government Association, Democracy Matters, Frederick Douglas Living and Learning Communities, musical groups, program board, radio broadcasting club, residence hall councils, social interest clubs, University Democrats, Student Veterans Association, Gender & Sexuality Alliance, Forensic Society |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Michael McFarland,
Director of Athletics |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania,
400 East Second Street,
Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1301 |
| Athletics homepage: |
alwebcam.bulib.bloomu.edu/
view/index.shtml |
| School colors: |
maroon and gold |
| School mascot: |
Huskies |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Eastern Wrestling League (Division I), Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (Division II) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's swimming | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's wrestling | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's field hockey | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's lacrosse | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's swimming | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
15% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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aerobics, basketball, racquetball, tennis and volleyball courts, baseball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, and softball fields, field house, football stadium, recreation center |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, field hockey, flag football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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archery, bicycling, billiards, bowling, cheerleading, dance, equestrian sports, fencing, golf, judo, lacrosse, rock climbing, in-line hockey, rugby, scuba diving, skiing, snowboarding, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, weightlifting |
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| Club sports for women: |
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archery, bicycle, billiards, cheerleading, dance ensemble, equestrian sports, federation tennis, fencing, frontiers/quest, golf, grappling, intercollegiate bowling, judo, rock climbing team, roller hockey, rugby, scuba diving, skiing, snowboarding, sports, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, weightlifting/bodybuilding |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Wilkes Barre/Scranton (53 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Harrisburg (160 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Harrisburg (160 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Bloomsburg |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
16% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
24% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Marywood University, Misericordia University, Penn State University, St. Joseph's University, Temple University, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Wilkes University. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
65% within one year of graduation |
| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Mark S. Schweiker, 44th Governor of Pennsylvania
- Jimmi Simpson, Broadway, TV &
- Film Actor
- Jahri Evans, New Orleans Saints
- Rebecca S. Campbell, President and General Manager, WABC-TV, New York City.
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