Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Bloomfield, New Jersey |
| Online | bloomfield.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Bloomfield College, located in the residential community of Bloomfield, New Jersey, sits approximately 15 miles west of New York City. The private liberal arts institution occupies a suburban campus featuring a mix of historic Victorian mansions and modern academic buildings in Essex County. Founded in 1868 by the Presbyterian Church as a seminary for German theological students, the college now operates as a secular institution with a focus on professional preparation and liberal arts education. The college maintains small class sizes and offers undergraduate programs with particular strengths in nursing, business administration, creative arts and technology, and education. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing available in five residential facilities that include traditional dormitories and apartment-style accommodations.
Bloomfield College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Bloomfield College is rated within the lower 26% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Bloomfield College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#989 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#576 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Colleges in New Jersey
#14 in Best Private Colleges in New Jersey
#36 in Best Value Colleges in New Jersey
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 770/960 |
| ACT | 14/16 |
| GPA | 2.69 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,410 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $12,900 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,952 |
| Total One Year Cost | $47,942 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 23% |
| Business | 16% |
| Social Sciences | 15% |
| Psychology | 12% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=183822 IPEDS survey data for Bloomfield College.
Current students may use the Bloomfield College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024