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Bloomfield College was founded in 1868 by the Presbyterian Church. It is a private college of liberal arts and is located in Bloomfield, New Jersey. The campus of the college is spread across an area of more than 10 acres. The college provides degrees in a number of subjects including business administration, allied health technology, computer information systems, creative arts & technology, and political science, among others. The institute also provides opportunities of studying abroad.
Bloomfield College's athletics department fields several men's and women's sports teams. They compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division II. They are nicknamed as the Deacons. The Deacons participate in sports like tennis, soccer, basketball, baseball, and cross country.
Bloomfield is found in Bloomfield, NJ. Bloomfield is a large suburb. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Presbyterian Church (USA) identity. Bloomfield is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at the school.
Bloomfield is known for its programs in art studies.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 41% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 390 and 480.
Bloomfield has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 2,056 in 2007 at Bloomfield. The school has a large minority student population.
Bloomfield offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Bloomfield College
467 Franklin St
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
General Phone: (973) 748-9000
http://www.bloomfield.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 80 | sociology, English, political science, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business And Management | 49 | business management, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 30 | psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 27 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 25 | education |
| Art Studies | 24 | visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer and info science, computer networking |
| Science | 13 | biology, chemistry |
| Medical Support And Technology | 3 | clinical and medical lab science |
| Mathematics | 1 | applied mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Bloomfield in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 267 | 17 |
In 2007, Bloomfield had a total enrollment of 2,056 students (1,765 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 15% |
| Black | 51% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 89% |
| State unknown | 4% |
| New York | 3% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Bloomfield offers campus housing for 406 of its 1,765 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bloomfield, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,828 | 1,152 | 41% | 362 | 31% |
| Men | 1,073 | 456 | 42% | 154 | 34% |
| Women | 1,749 | 696 | 40% | 208 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 470 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 480 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,000 |
| Room and board | $ 8,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,350 |
Financial Aid:
Bloomfield participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 259700)
Bloomfield has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 31 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $78,299 | 17 | $77,147 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $64,685 | 16 | $66,437 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $53,282 | 8 | $57,082 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $66,742 | 43 | $68,391 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 57 | 55 | 112 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Track | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 37 | 51 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bloomfield Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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