Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
94.75%
SAT Average
1,093
ACT Range
18-25
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 94.75%. This means approximately 948 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 9,309 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
94.75%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $11,046 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,870 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $25,781 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $18,877 | State avg: $20,881. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 29.34% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 58.42% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$22,870
Room and board
$11,106
Books and supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$3,118
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$25,781
Average net price
$18,877
Average aid coverage
27%
$6,904 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania pays approximately $18,877 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Pennsylvania average of $20,881 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Pennsylvania and national averages.
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania net price
$18,877
Pennsylvania average
$20,881
National average
$17,506
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $22,870 and average net price at $18,877. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$22,870
Current net price
$18,877
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
53.02%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$52,416
Undergraduates
9,309
10-Year Median Earnings - Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
Undergraduates
9,309
Completion rate
53.02%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
29.34%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
58.42%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 29.34% of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 58.42% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is listed at 400 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 94.75% | $22,870 | $18,877 | $52,416 |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Not available | Not available | Not available | $138,767 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 11.40% | $63,829 | $31,671 | $114,862 |
| University of Pennsylvania | 5.87% | $66,104 | $31,229 | $111,371 |
| Lehigh University | 29.26% | $62,180 | $33,549 | $105,584 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 94.75%.
How much is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania tuition?
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $22,870.
What is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's average net price?
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's average net price in the local dataset is $18,877.
What is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $52,416 for Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.
Is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania accredited?
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
The local dataset lists 9,309 undergraduate students at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.
What percentage of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in the local dataset is 29.34%.
What is the federal loan rate at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
The federal loan rate for Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in the local dataset is 58.42%.
Where should I verify Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania or the latest official federal education data.