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Bloomsburg University
  • 4 Year
  • BLOOMSBURG, PA
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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg University
#527 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • BLOOMSBURG, PA
  • 1,485 reviews
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    Bloomsburg University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    A minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    41%
    Average Housing Cost
    $7,108 / year
    Poll
    65%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 371 responses
    Poll
    62%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 129 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    A minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $3,610 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 186 responses
    • Subway
      20%
    • Husky in Kehr Union
      18%
    • Roongos and montys
      16%
    • Commons
      15%
    • Starbucks
      13%
    • Italian Kitchen
      8%
    • Steak and Shake
      6%
    60%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 101 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 78 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      40%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      50%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      9%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      1%

    Safety

    Safety
    B
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    76%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 92 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 49 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      39%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      47%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      12%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      2%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 74 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      30%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      49%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      19%
    • Not very visible.
      3%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 144 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      3%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      46%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      47%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      4%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Television Station, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Music Ensembles, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 97 responses
    • Bloomsburg Fair not on campus but walking distance
      23%
    • Movies on campus
      21%
    • Block party
      15%
    • Homecoming
      12%
    • Bingo!
      10%
    • Concerts
      7%
    • Games
      5%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 97 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      12%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      47%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      21%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      10%
    • Parties? What parties?
      9%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 64 responses
    • Block Party Weekend
      91%
    • Homecoming weekend
      3%
    • We don't party
      3%
    • Graduation
      2%
    • Homecoming
      2%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    54%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 125 responses
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