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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania 17815

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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.

Established
2022
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Type
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95%Acceptance
1093SAT Avg
9,309Students
19:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$52,416Earnings 10yr
$18,877Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate94.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1093

Reading & Writing
490600
Math
480580

ACT Score Range

Composite
1825

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

94.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1093

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,046
Tuition (out-of-state)$22,870
Room & Board$11,106
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$25,781
Average Net Price$18,877
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,799
$30–48K$14,068
$48–75K$17,711
$75–110K$21,110
$110K+$23,167

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,877

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4200.0%

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

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
9,309
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 77%
Black 6%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate53.0%
Freshman Retention74.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,053
8 Years$48,117
10 Years$52,416

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$43,700
Men
$54,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from PA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
99 mi(172 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
129 mi(224 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
190 mi(329 min)

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