Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
467 Franklin St, Bloomfield, NJ 7003
Tel:
(973)748-9000
Private not-for-profit | 2,042 students
Bloomfield College is an independent, four-year, coeducational college, affiliated with Presbyterian Church (USA). Founded in 1868. The College prepares students to attain academic, personal and professional excellence in a multicultural and global society.
School Overview: | Bloomfield College | |
| County | Essex County, NJ | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 123 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 2,042 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,821 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 221 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 2,033 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 9 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 5% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 21% | 3% |
| % Black | 52% | 6% |
| % White | 22% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $25,050 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $25,050 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 55% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 370-440 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 390-470 | 460-573 |
School Notes:
- Bloomfield College, founded in 1868, is an independent college historically related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The College offers academic programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a sound liberal arts grounding as well as with the expertise they will need in their careers.
- Bloomfield College’s seven academic divisions are at the heart of our educational mission. The College is structured to maximize collaborative learning and intensive student-teacher interaction. Through our seven divisions, we offer students more than 70 liberal arts and professional programs. All disciplines include capstone courses that focus on students’ professional skills.
- Located in Bloomfield, New Jersey, a suburban residential community just 15 miles from New York City, the College attracts a geographically diverse resident and commuter population. The 11-acre tree-lined campus is easily reached by train, bus, or car. The nearby Meadowlands Sports Complex, Liberty Science Center, and PNC Bank Arts Center offer exciting events year round. Beautiful beaches of the Jersey shore and first-rate ski areas are only an hour from Bloomfield.
- Bloomfield College is chartered by the State of New Jersey and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Nursing Program is accredited by the New Jersey Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The Program is a member of the National League for Nursing.
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