Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania 17815
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1093
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
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Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
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Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
42.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
20.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
62
Peer Average
92
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Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
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Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
75%
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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.
More About This School
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
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