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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PAPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 93% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in the town setting of Bloomsburg, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 9.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 93%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
9.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
93% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading500 - 600
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math490 - 590
200typical 50% range800
ACT CompositeNot Reported
93%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences21% of degrees
Business & Marketing19% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,202
Earnings 5yr: $118,052
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,385
Earnings 5yr: $120,254
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,252
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,190
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,958
Earnings 5yr: $81,466
Debt: $27,000
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,041
Earnings 5yr: $102,594
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,353
Earnings 5yr: $85,681
Debt: $27,000
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,710
Earnings 5yr: $81,791
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,001
Earnings 5yr: $67,151
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,679
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,986
Earnings 5yr: $66,063
Debt: N/A
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,703
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,383
Earnings 5yr: $72,318
Debt: $27,000
Security Science and Technology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,289
Earnings 5yr: $74,400
Debt: $25,800
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,444
Earnings 5yr: $64,285
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,181
Earnings 5yr: $57,963
Debt: $27,516
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,048
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,622
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,538
Earnings 5yr: $70,325
Debt: $26,371
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,300
Earnings 5yr: $66,769
Debt: $27,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,063
Earnings 5yr: $70,855
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,699
In-State Tuition$11,046
Out-of-State Tuition$22,870
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
32%
Pell Grants
54%
Take Loans
69%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$44,053
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$52,416
Completion Signals
54%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
78%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
40%
Men60%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
34%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$77,244
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