Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 93.09%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1090. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $11,046
- Out-of-State Tuition: $22,870
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania:
- Total Enrollment: 11,092, including 1,378 online students
- 9,847 Undergraduate, 1,245 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38.6% men, 61.4% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 54%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 1%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 78%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 144 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 16 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 29 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Overview
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a four-year, public school located in Bloomsburg, PA.
The Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's tuition & fees is $11,046 for Pennsylvania residents and $22,870 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 76% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,075.
The school has a total enrollment of 11,092 and the students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate is 93.09% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 29.17%. The median SAT score is 1090.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is $11,046 for in-state students and $22,870 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,140 for in-state students and $17,000 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,046 for Pennsylvania residents and $22,870 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,136 for Pennsylvania residents and $16,996 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,046 | $22,870 |
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| Graduate | $12,140 | $17,000 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,046 | $22,870 |
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| Graduate | $12,136 | $16,996 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | No |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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