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Known for health sciences
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a public institution in Bloomsburg with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1093, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 9.3K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,416 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,877.
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News & Alerts
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1093
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
41.6%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
62
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
75%
- •75% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History In 2021, the PASSHE Board of Governors voted to consolidate six PASSHE schools into two regional campuses as a way to address declining enrollment and increasing tuition.
- •The first students attending Commonwealth University arrived in August 2022 with all three previous institutions having integrated their curriculum by August 2024.
- •Hanna was officially named President of the consolidated institution in July 2022.
- •In January 2025, Commonwealth University announced that the Clearfield campus would close by the end of the 2026–27 academic year.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
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Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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