Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a public 4-year college in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania with 9,210 undergraduates. It admits 93% of applicants, costs an average of $17,468 a year after grants and graduates 54% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate and admissions
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania admitted 93% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 500 to 600, math 490 to 590). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $11,610 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $23,976 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $12,202 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $26,335 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $17,468 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $17,468 a year after grants and scholarships, $8,867 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 54% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $56,416 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $19,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 35% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania majors and what graduates earn
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania awarded bachelor's degrees in 53 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($89,958).
All 53 majors at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
21 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 21 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 63 | $106,065 | $61,500 |
| Mental health counseling | Master's | 57 | $47,916 | $67,060 |
| Business administration | Master's | 53 | $72,283 | $28,340 |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | Master's | 37 | $49,994 | $25,500 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | 36 | $70,249 | $28,950 |
| Speech-language pathology | Master's | 28 | $58,909 | $41,000 |
| Education leadership | Master's | 26 | $47,959 | $24,256 |
| Nursing | Master's | 22 | $121,967 | $49,735 |
| Computer and information sciences | Master's | 19 | $81,041 | $20,500 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 16 | $55,866 | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 16 | $53,148 | n/a |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 16 | n/a | n/a |
| Social work | Master's | 15 | n/a | $30,342 |
| Accounting | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Business | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 6 | $48,575 | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 6 | $54,560 | n/a |
| Speech-language pathology | Professional doctorate | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Public health | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Education | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | $71,444 | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 9,210 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 60% women, 40% men
- 19 students for every faculty member
- Setting: distant town
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania admitted 93% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $11,610 for in-state students and $23,976 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $17,468 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 500 to 600 in reading and writing and 490 to 590 in math. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
54% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $56,416 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.