Bloomsburg University Of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, also known as BU or Bloom, is a public university located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It is one of 14 state universities that make up the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). BU offers more than 55 undergraduate programs and over 15 graduate programs in diverse areas of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:

• College of Business
• College of Liberal Arts
• College of Professional Studies
• College of Science and Technology

There are several student clubs and organizations on campus. Some of the important ones are Alpha Nu Omega, Alpha Phi Omega, American Marketing Association, and BUTV (student television station, Ch8). There is also an International club to assist foreign students with admission into the university.

Bloomsburg University Of Pennsylvania Highlights

Where Bloomsburg University Of Pennsylvania stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in mathematics and education and teaching.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Bloomsburg Students

The student enrollment at Bloomsburg was 8,745 in 2007 (8,114 full-time equivalent).

About 40% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 60% of the class.

Undergrads are 87% of enrolled students and graduate students are 13%.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Bloomsburg participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Bloomsburg provides on-campus housing for 3,074 of its 8,114 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Bloomsburg Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Bloomsburg is in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for major sports.

Bloomsburg offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 109 male students received the aid (men were 51% of those receiving aid) and 104 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 49% of students receiving such aid) .

Bloomsburg Admissions (2007)

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