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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA · Town · 9,210 students
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$15,699
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
54%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
$52,416
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
93%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Situated in a scenic town overlooking the Susquehanna River, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania – Bloomsburg is the largest campus of the integrated Commonwealth University system, widely recognized for combining a rich residential heritage with strong career-focused outcomes. The university is particularly renowned for its AACSB-accredited Zeigler College of Business, top-tier nursing and health sciences degrees, and highly respected programs in speech-language pathology, audiology, and education. Campus culture is anchored by enthusiastic support for NCAA Division II Huskies athletics, a prominent Greek life presence, and an active, walkable college town environment. A major distinctive advantage is that students enjoy the personalized attention of a tight-knit campus while accessing the shared course offerings, specialized faculty, and expanded alumni network of the broader multi-campus university system.


Wikipedia:Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (CU) is a public university in Pennsylvania, United States. It has three campuses in the Pennsylvania boroughs of Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield. The university was created in 2022 by the merger of Bloomsburg University, Lock Haven University, and Mansfield University. Commonwealth University is a part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Location
Bloomsburg, PA, 17815 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ABE · Lehigh Valley
58 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$11,046$22,870
Housing & food (on campus)$11,868$11,868
Books & supplies$1,200$1,200
Cost of attendance$25,161$40,910
Average net price$15,699Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$22,870
In-state: $11,046
Housing & food (on campus)$11,868
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$40,910
In-state: $25,161
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $15,699
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.commonwealthu.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state
Tuition$19,986
Fees$4,238
Housing$8,618
Food$3,250
Books & supplies$1,200
Personal expenses$2,000
Transportation$1,540
Total published by the school$40,910
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$11,374
$30–48k
$11,370
$48–75k
$13,877
$75–110k
$17,989
$110k+
$20,099
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
54%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
42%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
25%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
56% graduated · 28% transferred · 16% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$44,053
10 yrs after entry$52,416
Debt
Median at graduation$26,000
Monthly payment$276
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$27k
90th percentile$32,076
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
93%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1090
R 500–600 · M 490–590
SAT middle 50%: 990–1190
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Student Body
Gender
Men 40%Women 60%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
19 : 1
Pell grant
32%
First-gen
34%
Family income
$65,570
Independent
8%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
5%
Race & ethnicity
White
80%
Hispanic
7%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Other Sports
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$44,053
After 10 yrs
$52,416
Business Administration, Management and Operations315
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing190
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods147
Psychology, General141
Criminal Justice and Corrections139
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other98
Social Work89
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness79
Special Education and Teaching73
Communication and Media Studies67
English Language and Literature, General67
Security Science and Technology63
Biology, General62
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services58
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs50
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities48
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$85M
Full-time faculty
83%
Faculty salary
$11,730/mo
Teaching spend
$10,722
per student
Federal loans
54%

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