Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is 93.96% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.35%. 3,646 men and 5,924 women applied to Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania and 3,378 men and 5,614 women students were accepted.
Among them, 870 men and 1,320 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 9,570 | 3,646 | 5,924 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 8,992 | 3,378 | 5,614 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 2,190 | 870 | 1,320 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 93.96% | 92.65% | 94.77% | - | - |
| Yield | 24.35% | 25.75% | 23.51% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 547 students (25% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 11 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.
The median SAT score is 1,070 with 540 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25th percentile is 490. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 580 and 25th percentile is 490 .
The median ACT composite score is 16 with 75th percentile score of 21 and 25th percentile score of 14 at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. The median ACT math score is 17 and the ACT English score is 15.
The SAT and ACT scores at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,149, ACT: 24 - public ).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 980 | 1070 | 1170 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 490 | 540 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 530 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 17 | 20 |
| ACT English | 13 | 15 | 15 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 2,190 first-year students enrolled in Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. The proportion of full-time students is 98.68% and part-time students is 1.32%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 39.73% and women students is 60.27%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,190 | 870 | 1,320 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 2,161 | 851 | 1,310 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 29 | 19 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Considered, if submitted |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $25 for graduate schools of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Admission Information | https://www.commonwealthu.edu/cu-admissions |
| Online Application | https://apply.commonwealthu.edu/portal/application |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice) |