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Bloomfield is found in Bloomfield, New Jersey. 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 and therapy and counseling.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 47% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 380. 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 2,212 in 2005 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
Bloomfield awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 68 | business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 50 | sociology, English, political science, history |
| Therapy And Counseling | 36 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 24 | visual and performing arts |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 21 | registered nursing |
| Science | 18 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer and info science, computer networking |
| Education And Teaching | 9 | education |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 3 | health diagnostic professions, clinical lab tech |
| Mathematics | 2 | applied mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Bloomfield in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 242 | 18 |
In 2005, Bloomfield had a total enrollment of 2,212 students (1,914 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 15% |
| Black | 52% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 96% |
| New York | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
Bloomfield offers campus housing for 346 of its 1,914 (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 | 2,531 | 1,179 | 47% | 413 | 35% |
| Men | 919 | 438 | 48% | 168 | 38% |
| Women | 1,612 | 741 | 46% | 245 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 380 | 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 | 88% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,850 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,850 |
| Room and board | $ 7,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,296 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $70,562 | 12 | $71,561 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $59,574 | 15 | $58,273 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $52,879 | 8 | $50,883 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $45,518 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $62,027 | 39 | $59,537 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 45 | 38 | 83 |
| Basketball | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Track | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 25 | 36 |
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
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
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 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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