Basic Facts

Description: Bloomfield College is an independent, four-year, coeducational college, affiliated with Presbyterian Church (USA), founded in 1868. The College's mission is to prepare students to attain academic, personal and professional excellence in a multicultural and global society.

Location: 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.

Accreditation: Bloomfield College is chartered by the State of New Jersey and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Its academic programs are approved by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education. The nursing program at Bloomfield is accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the New Jersey Board of Nursing. The Division of Education is accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC).

Faculty: 181 (full/part time).
Enrollment: About 2,000 students are enrolled at Bloomfield College either full or part time, with more than 50 nationalities represented on campus.
Student/Faculty Ratio: 14:1
Calendar: Semester.
Computers: Over 200 available for use in computer centers, classrooms, and library.  All computers on campus are connected to the campus network and the Internet.

Admission Information

Admissions: 51% accepted from all applications and 59% accepted from completed applications
Admissions based on:
*** school record, test scores
** activities, essay, interview, recommendations
Completion: 80% of freshmen end year in good standing.
Contact:
The Office of Admission:
www.bloomfield.edu/admission
admission@bloomfield.edu
1-800-848-4555 ext. 230

See Admissions for more details.

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Undergraduate Majors

See Academics for program details on majors and concentrations.

Academic Programs

Special Programs: Double Major, Dual Enrollment Of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Student-Designed Major, Teacher Certification, Internships, Visiting/Exchange Student Program, Accelerated Programs College, Equal Opportunity Fund, English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Academic Support: Center for Academic Development, Preadmission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Tutoring, Special Counseling.

Academic Program Profile: Semester calendar. Summer session available. Advanced placement is an option. Special assistance is available to incoming or continuing students who may have remedial or tutorial needs through academic foundations courses in communication skills, mathematics reviews, reading and writing, and mathematical and quantitative reasoning skills.  

Distinctive and/or collaborative degree offerings: Joint B.S./D.C. degree programs with 12 accredited colleges of chiropractic; 5 year programs in conjunction with the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey in medical technology, cytotechnology, and toxicology.  In connection with the New Jersey Institute of Technology, students have the opportunity to receive a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from Bloomfield College and a M.S. in Information Systems from NJIT.

Study abroad sites: Wroxton College of Fairleigh Dickinson University (England). Bloomfield is a member of the Consortium for International Studies, which provides opportunities for study in eighteen European, African, Asian, and South American countries.

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Academic Requirements

Freshmen must earn minimum GPA of 2.00 to continue in good standing. 65% of freshmen return for sophomore year. Students must declare major by end of second year.
Graduation requirements: 132 credits for bachelor's (48 in major). Most students are required to take courses in English, arts/fine arts, computer science, history, humanities, mathematics, philosophy/religion, science (biological or physical), social science.
Postgraduate studies: 2% enter law school. 4% enter MBA programs. 11% enter other graduate study.

Freshman Admissions

High school preparation: Transcripts must indicate the completion or expected completion of at least 14 academic units, which should include: English, Mathematics, History and Laboratory Science. Foreign Language is strongly recommended but not required.
Test Requirements: SAT I or ACT, SAT I preferred;

Deadlines

$40 fee. Application fee may be waived for applicants with need. Recommended application dates are March 14th for Fall semester and December 15 for Spring.

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Student Life

Over 30 different organizations are available, focusing on various aspects of student life — professional, ethnic, volunteer, academic, and artistic.  Our distinctive Arts-As-Catalyst program includes a theatre ensemble; student circus troupe; art gallery; visits to museums, galleries, and performances; poetry readings; and contests.  In addition, the Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre is in residence at Bloomfield College.

Residence Life
Housing options include dormitories and theme houses.

Services for Commuter Students
Many Bloomfield College students come from a distance of 20 miles or less.  We provide study areas, lounges, and refreshments and snacks for commuter students.  Commuter meal plans are available. Our Commuter Breakfast Program brings together students and administrators for discussions on topics of interest.  the Commuter Student Organization plays a significant role in addressing the needs of commuter students.

Also see Student Life and Student Affairs.

Athletics

Memberships: NCAA Div. II, CACC, NJAIAW
Intercollegiate (Men): baseball, basketball, soccer, cross country.
Intercollegiate (Women): basketball, softball, soccer, volleyball.
Intramural (Men's and Women's): basketball, volleyball, and flag football.

Annual Expenses

See Tuition.

Financial Aid

90% of freshmen, 90% of continuing students receive some form of aid. Aid distributed as: 72% grants, 24% student loans, 2% parental loans, 2% jobs. 228 enrolled freshmen were judged to have need, 228 were offered aid. Scholarships available for: academics, athletics, leadership, alumni affiliation, religious affiliation.
Application Procedures: No closing date. Priority given to applications received by March 15th. Applicants notified on a rolling basis beginning on or about April 1.

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