Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Pennsylvania residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 9,210 students.
About This School
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania with approximately 9,210 undergraduate students enrolled. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,699 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, and the typical graduate earns $48,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $18,877/year average net cost and only $19,500 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the more affordable paths to a degree in Pennsylvania, and the 95% acceptance rate makes it accessible to a wide range of students. The concern is the 53% graduation rate — nearly half of students who start here don't finish, which is a real red flag worth asking about before enrolling. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious, have a clear plan to stay on track, and want a regional state school with multiple campus options, but come in with eyes open.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 11% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (9,210 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
400 East Second Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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