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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (BUP) was founded in 1839 as a literary institution. The school now has a student population of 7,700 with students enrolled in both undergraduate and graduate programs in liberal arts, sciences, education, and other majors. The majority of Bloomsburg’s students are residents of Pennsylvania, with a small portion being from neighboring New Jersey. It’s a public institution that offers on-campus housing for its students. The majority of students are female in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. The most popular majors at the college are Business Administration, Registered Nursing, Criminal Justice. Organizational Communication, and Early Childhood Education.
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Overview of Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (BUP)
Students are encouraged to participate in civic and political activities, both on campus and in the community in general. The school is located in the small town of Bloomsburg and has no official religious affiliation but welcomes students from all faiths and walks of life.
General Information
School Type | Public |
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Campus Setting | City: Small |
Campus Housing | Yes |
Student Faculty Ratio | 19:1 |
Graduation Rate | 58% |
Year Founded | 1839 |
Student Enrollment
Total Students8,574
7,877
697
Undergraduate Student
Male 3,308
Female 4,569
Graduate Student
Male 293
Female 404
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BUP Acceptance Rate and Admissions
APPLICATIONS7,292
ACCEPTANCE6,490
Acceptance Rate89%
Enrollment 1,622
Admissions | |
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Application Fee | $35 |
High School GPA | Recommended |
High School Rank | Recommended |
High School Transcripts | Required |
College Prep Courses | Required |
Recommendations | Recommended |
SAT/ACT | Recommended |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Application Deadline | Rolling |
Common Application Accepted | No |
BUP Tuition Cost & Financial Aid
Below are the costs of attendance at Bloomsburg University as of the 2019-2020 school year.
Tuition:In state students are charged $10,958 per year, while out-of-state students pay $22,782. For students who lived on campus, room and board was $10,468. Once other expenses are factored in, instate students were charged $25,996, while out-of-state students paid $37,820.
Ninety-three percent of Bloomsburg’s students received some form of financial aid. Seventy-eight percent of students received grants and scholarships such as school scholarships and federal Pell Grants, while 26% of students received other forms of institutional grants and scholarships. To make up the difference, 78% of students took out student loans. The net price – the amount students had to pay after other forms of aid were applied to educational costs — was $18,075.
Average net price | 2018-2019 |
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Net Price | $18,075 |
Average Total Aid | $5,563 |
Students Receiving Financial Aid | 93% |
Room & Board | $10,468 |
Sticker Price
- Tuition In-State - $10,958
- Tuition Out-of-State - $22,782
- Books and Supplies - $1,200
- Room & Board - $10,468
- Other - $3,370
Academics
When choosing a college, it’s important to examine the school’s academic performance and history. Below is some information about the academics at Bloomsburg University.
- Retention Rate:
Bloomsburg University has a retention rate of 74%. This means that out of 100 incoming freshmen, 74 students return for their sophomore year. This means there is a good chance that the students you start school with will graduate with you. - Graduation Rate:
Thirty-nine percent of students graduate in four years, while 58% of students complete their degrees in six years. Some students fall outside those parameters, with a small percentage graduating in less then four years and another portion needing more than six years. - Student to faculty Ratio:
The student to faculty ratio at Bloomsburg is 19 to 1. For a smaller school, that is a rather large ratio, but still much smaller than many colleges and universities. Although faculty might be a little busier than other instructors at colleges of this size, there are still opportunities to meet one-on-one with them. And with an average of 18 other students in your class, there are plenty of opportunities to make friends and have productive interactions during class.
Overall, this means that students at Bloomsburg will have the opportunity to forge relationships with their fellow students and instructors while working toward their degree. For students looking for a small school experience, Bloomsburg is a viable option.
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Student Population Total
Student Population 8,574
7,877
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Most Popular Programs & Majors
(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)
All Business Majors | 385 Total Graduates / 24% |
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Business Administration and Management, General | 287 Graduates |
Accounting | 43 Graduates |
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 33 Graduates |
International Business/Trade/Commerce | 10 Graduates |
Health Professions and Related Programs | 219 Total Graduates / 14% |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 91 Graduates |
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 47 Graduates |
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 40 Graduates |
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 39 Graduates |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 152 Total Graduates / 9% |
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 93 Graduates |
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 59 Graduates |
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 139 Total Graduates / 9% |
Organizational Communication, General | 86 Graduates |
Mass Communication/Media Studies | 53 Graduates |
All Education Majors | 138 Total Graduates / 8% |
Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 67 Graduates |
Special Education and Teaching, General | 44 Graduates |
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 22 Graduates |
All Other Diplomas | 36% |
Outcome & Salary
As was previously mentioned, the net price of an education at Bloomsburg is around $18,075. For a four-year education, a student could have $72,000 in student loan debt. The average salary for a graduate from Bloomsburg is $49,800 in their early career but increases to $63,356 after a few years of working and $92,800 by mid-career. This means a worker has a salary earnings potential is between $600,000 and $900,000 after ten years. This would indicate that a graduate from Bloomsburg can afford to repay their student loans while still leading a productive life without financial hardship. For students that are looking for a smaller school with a decent return on investment, Bloomsburg University is worth serious consideration.
Graduates Salary | |
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College Grads Early Career Salary | $49,800 |
College Grads Average Salary | $63,356 |
College Grads Mid Career Salary | $92,800 |
Return on Investment (ROI) | |
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10 Year Salary Earnings Potential | $633,560 |
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential | $1,561,560 |
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year | $72,300 |
10 Year Projected ROI | $561,260 |
20 Year Projected ROI | $1,489,260 |
No College Education Salary Comparison | |
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National Average Salary | $38,792 |
10 Year Projected Income | $387,920 |
20 Year Projected Income | $775,840 |
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