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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

📍 Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania🏛️ Town Setting👥 9,210 Undergrads🔗 www.commonwealthu.edu

Overview

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is an medium public research university in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. It enrolls about 9,210 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 93%. Graduates earn a median of $52,416 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

93%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,090

500–600

Net Price

$15,699

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

54%

Retention

78%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$52,416

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

93.1%

SAT Average

1,090

ACT Composite

—

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200500 – 600 (mid 50%)800

Math

200490 – 590 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

1Not reported36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,046

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$22,870

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$25,161

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$15,699

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$11,374
$30,001 – $48,000	$11,370
$48,001 – $75,000	$13,877
$75,001 – $110,000	$17,989
$110,001 +	$20,099

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

53.9%

Academics & Programs

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania offers programs across 25 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Health Professions

21.5%

Business, Management & Marketing

18.9%

Education

11.4%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

8.4%

Psychology

6.3%

Communication & Journalism

4.6%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

3.7%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

3.5%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

54%

On-Time (4yr)

42%

Retention (FT)

78%

% Earning >$25K

80%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$44,053

8 years

$48,117

10 years

$52,416

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

55.2%

White

57.5%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

79.9%

Black or African American

5.1%

Asian

1.1%

Hispanic / Latino

7.3%

Two or more races

1.9%

International

0.4%

Gender

Women

59.7%

Men

40.3%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 93%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1090.

How much does Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania cost?

In-state tuition is $11,046, and out-of-state is $22,870. Average net price after financial aid is $15,699.

What is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania known for?

Most popular programs include Health Professions, Business, Management & Marketing, Education.

What's the graduation rate at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?

The 6-year graduation rate is 54%, and 78% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.