Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Acceptance Rate &
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a public research university in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, serving roughly 9,210 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 93.09% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,416 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,046
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,699 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 93.09% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 9,210 94.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.48%
- First-Generation Students: 34.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 83.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1090
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 10,676
- Applicants (IPEDS): 7,733
- Room & Board: $11,868 annual estimate
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania: what the data shows
Common questions about Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is located in Bloomsburg, PA (ZIP 17815).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania public or private?
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a Public institution.
How much does Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania cost?
Published tuition: $11,046 in-state, $22,870 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $15,699.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $44,184.
How hard is it to get into Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
Admission rate: 93.09%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1090.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
Total enrollment: 9,210 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 10,676 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,245 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
150%-time completion rate: 54.48%.
First-year retention: 77.6%.
What do graduates of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania earn?
Median earnings: $44,053 six years after entry; $52,416 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,000.
31.79% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (361 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (256 completions)
- Psychology, General (140 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (135 completions)
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other (132 completions)
- Special Education and Teaching, General (89 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (81 completions)
- Social Work (80 completions)
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor (72 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (68 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 93.09%; completion rate 54.48%; median earnings $52,416 at 10 years; net price $15,699. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$11,046
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania was $11,046.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,699
2024 Value
In 2024 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,699.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$62,796 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,699 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$44,184 4-Year In-State Tuition
$91,480 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,868 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,114 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$96,456 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.79% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
53.94% 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 University of Pennsylvania 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 University of Pennsylvania in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2022–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $10,848 | $18,919 | $18,756 |
| 2023 | $11,046 | $22,870 | $18,877 |
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
93.09% Acceptance Rate
7,733 Total Applicants
7,327 Students Admitted
2,434 First-Time Students Enrolled
33.22% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1090
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 University of Pennsylvania reported total enrollment of about 9,210 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (79.9%), Hispanic or Latino (7.3%), and Black or African American (5.1%). About 31.79% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 34.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in 2024 is 9,210 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 10,676 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,245 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.6%
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 79.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
42.02% 100% Completion Time
54.48% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.02% of students graduating from Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 66% male / 34% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 16% male / 84% female
- Psychology, General: 9% male / 91% 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 University of Pennsylvania.
Return on Investment
$26,000 Median Student Debt
$52,416 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
49.60% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
734.70% Return on Investment
5.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 77 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 361 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 256 completions
3. Psychology, General: 140 completions
4. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 135 completions
5. Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other: 132 completions
6. Special Education and Teaching, General: 89 completions
7. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 81 completions
8. Social Work: 80 completions
9. Mental Health Counseling/Counselor: 72 completions
Most popular programs at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 83.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,730
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,722
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 University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Bloomsburg, PA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 9,210 students. Student body composition includes White (79.9%), Hispanic or Latino (7.3%), Black or African American (5.1%). The admission rate is 93.09%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1090. The 150%-time completion rate is 54.48%. Approximately 31.79% of students receive Pell Grants. About 34.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 77 distinct degree programs, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania located?
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is located in Bloomsburg, PA.
What is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is 93.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 7,733 applicants and 7,327 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania cost?
Reported tuition is $11,046 and average net price is $15,699 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,868 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania reports undergraduate enrollment of about 10,676 students, White (79.9%), Hispanic or Latino (7.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
About 34.0% of students at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania reports midpoint SAT about 1090.
What do graduates of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania earn?
Median earnings are $44,053 six years after entry and $52,416 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,000.
Is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania public or private?
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Bloomsburg, PA.
Is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania an HBCU?
No. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania a tribal college?
No. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 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
- Pennsylvania college costs
- Pennsylvania colleges by ROI
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Pennsylvania
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.