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Karen L. Slusser, Director Institutional Research
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the enrollment of the university?

In Fall 2008, there were 8855 students enrolled.  Of these, 7840 were undergraduate degree seeking students, 241 were undergraduate non-degree students, and 774 were graduate students.  The full-time equivalent enrollment (F.T.E. enrollment) was 8104.  Of our overall students, 59.2 percent are female and 89.7 percent are Pennsylvania residents. For more information... click here

How many minority students are enrolled at Bloomsburg University?

In Fall 2008, minority students represented 10% of the university population.  For more information... click here

How many students live on campus?

In Fall 2008, 3261 students resided on campus in the dormitories or in the upper campus apartments, townhouses or Kile Apartments.

How many freshmen enrolled in the fall?

In Fall 2008, there were 1811 new freshmen enrolled.  This includes any freshmen who started during the summer and returned in the fall.

How many faculty & staff are employed at Bloomsburg University?

In Fall 2007, there were 932 full-time employees and 108 part-time employees at Bloomsburg University.  Of these, 408 were full-time faculty and 49 were part-time faculty.

What are the graduation rates for Bloomsburg University?

Approximately 63% of Bloomsburg's entering freshmen graduate within six years.  This is based on a three-year average for the 1999 through 2001 freshmen cohorts.  For more information on retention & graduation rates... click here

How many degrees does Bloomsburg University award in a year?

In 2007-2008, there were 1545 baccalaureate and 335 master's degrees awarded.  Ten doctoral degrees were also awarded through IUP. For more information... click here

How many degree programs are available at Bloomsburg University?

Bloomsburg currently offers degrees in 57 undergraduate programs, 17 master's programs, and 1 doctoral program. For a list of degrees, click here.

What are the most popular degree programs at Bloomsburg University?

The degree programs with the highest enrollments are Business Administration, Elementary/Early Childhood Education, Biology, Special Education, Nursing, Psychology, and Speech Pathology & Audiology. For more information, click here.