Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service Tuition &
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is a private two-year college in Houston, Texas, enrolling about 254 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $44,047 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $15,313. Student demographics in federal data include White (50.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $15,313
- 2024 Average Net Price: $44,047 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 86.42% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 254 92.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.55%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
- First-Generation Students: 45.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 26.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Average SAT Score: 1110
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 615
- Room & Board: $42,264 annual estimate
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service: what the data shows
Common questions about Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service?
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is located in Houston, TX (ZIP 77090-5918).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service public or private?
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service cost?
Published tuition: $15,313.
Average net price after aid: $44,047.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $44,047 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $61,252.
How hard is it to get into Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service?
Admission rate: 86.42%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1110.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service?
Total enrollment: 254 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 615 students.
About 93% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service?
150%-time completion rate: 54.55%.
First-year retention: 34.7%.
What do graduates of Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service earn?
Median earnings: $44,813 six years after entry; $37,786 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
40.58% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General (170 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 86.42%; completion rate 54.55%; median earnings $37,786 at 10 years; net price $44,047. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$15,313
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service was $15,313.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$44,047
2024 Value
In 2024 Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $44,047.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$176,188 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$44,047 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$61,252 4-Year Tuition
$42,264 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$57,577 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$230,308 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service.
Financial Aid by Income Level
40.58% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
51.31% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $10,904 | $10,904 | $25,163 |
| 2014 | $10,904 | $10,904 | $21,780 |
| 2015 | $12,495 | $12,495 | $21,683 |
| 2016 | $12,495 | $12,495 | $22,585 |
| 2017 | $12,495 | $12,495 | $22,418 |
| 2018 | $13,363 | $13,363 | $25,839 |
| 2019 | $13,363 | $13,363 | $26,767 |
| 2020 | $13,363 | $13,363 | $30,159 |
| 2021 | $13,363 | $13,363 | $33,299 |
| 2022 | $15,313 | $15,313 | $33,982 |
| 2023 | $15,313 | $15,313 | $42,938 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
86.42% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1110
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service reported total enrollment of about 254 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 30% male and 70% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (50.8%), Hispanic or Latino (23.2%), and Black or African American (22.4%). About 40.58% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
92.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in 2024 is 254 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 615 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
34.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 50.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
54.55% 100% Completion Time
54.55% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 54.55% of students graduating from Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General: 31% male / 69% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$37,786 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.14% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
114.46% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General: 170 completions
Most popular programs at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,139
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,629
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is a private non-profit institution located in Houston, TX, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General. Enrollment is approximately 254 students. Student body composition includes White (50.8%), Hispanic or Latino (23.2%), Black or African American (22.4%). The admission rate is 86.42%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1110. The 150%-time completion rate is 54.55%. Approximately 40.58% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Location
Houston, TX 77090-5918
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service located?
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is located in Houston, TX.
What is Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is 86.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
How much does Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service cost?
Reported tuition is $15,313 and average net price is $44,047 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $42,264 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service?
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service reports undergraduate enrollment of about 615 students, White (50.8%), Hispanic or Latino (23.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service?
About 45.7% of students at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service reports midpoint SAT about 1110.
What do graduates of Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service earn?
Median earnings are $44,813 six years after entry and $37,786 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service public or private?
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is a private nonprofit institution located in Houston, TX.
Is Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service an HBCU?
No. Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service a tribal college?
No. Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Houston, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.