Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Social & Lifestyle

What's it like at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Bloomsburg. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Cloudy
176-199 days of sun / year
Town
Campus Setting
32°
Average winter temp
70°
Average summer temp

Sports

Athletics are a perfect way to being a student body together.

Division Ranking
D2

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania:

100°
85.0
70.0
55.0
40.0
25.0
10.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Cloudy
It may get cloudy.
176-199 days of sun / year
Snowfall
Heavy
Do you wanna build a snowman?
21-34 inches of snow / year

Geography

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is in a small town setting with moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Wilkes-Barre Scranton International
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Town
Closest national park
Fort Hunt tl Pk (161 mi)
Distance to coast
Atlantic (103 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Democrat
Elected governor
Republican
County vote for president

Pennsylvania elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Democrat, and the county votes Republican.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Pennsylvania's gun laws are:

Institutional
Each school can set its own policy.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is affiliated with:

None

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Living and Learning Communities
  2. 2. Band and Music Groups
  3. 3. Greek Organizations
  4. 4. Residence Hall Councils
  5. 5. Club Sports
  1. 1. Homecoming
  2. 2. The Big Event (community service event)
  3. 3. Parents/Family Weekend

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