Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a public 4-year institution in Bloomsburg, PA. It enrolls about 11,088 students and admits roughly 95% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Bloomsburg, PA 17815 |
| County | Columbia County |
| Enrollment | 11,088 |
| Acceptance rate | 95% |
| Applicants / admitted | 7,733 / 7,327 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $11,046 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $22,870 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 53% |
| Transfer-out rate | 27% |
| Full-time retention rate | 75% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $18,004 |
| Campus setting | Town: Distant |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 490–600 |
| ACT middle 50% | 18–25 |
| Website | https://www.commonwealthu.edu/ |
| Phone | 5703894000 |
Admissions
About 7,733 students applied and 7,327 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,434 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $11,046 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $22,870. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $18,004 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $13,799 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $14,068 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,711 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $21,110 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,167 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 3,010 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 53% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is in Bloomsburg, PA, Columbia County. Its coordinates are 41.0078, -76.4478.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
About 95% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 7,733 applicants.
How much does Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $11,046 for in-state students and $22,870 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
About 11,088 students are enrolled.