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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

95
%
Acceptance rate
3.47
Average High School GPA
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?

95%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Bloomsburg accepted 95% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 5,763 people applied and 5,459 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3429 / 3604 (95%)
Men
2030 / 2159 (94%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

26%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 26% ended up enrolling at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Bloomsburg considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?

3.47
Average High School GPA
Test Required
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.47. 11% of freshmen who attended Bloomsburg were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 35% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
24%
3.75-3.99
15%
3.50-3.74
19%
3.25-3.49
11%
3.00-3.24
12%
2.50-2.99
14%
2.00-2.49
5%

Bloomsburg is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
490
75th Percentile
580
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
490
75th Percentile
590
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
990
75th Percentile
1170

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