Commonwealth University
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Founded in 1839, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Students can immerse themselves in studies in nearly 60 undergraduate degree programs and more than 66 minors.
Get to know Commonwealth University
College Highlights
CLASS SIZE
The number of sections of each class size.
2-9: 41 | 10-19: 211 | 20-29: 346
30-39: 312 | 40-49: 52 | 50-99: 41 | 100+: 27
ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 0%
Hispanic/Latinx: 8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 7%
White, non-Hispanic: 76%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 5%
SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Cooperative education program
Cross-registration
Distance learning
Double major
Dual enrollment
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Honors Program
Independent study
Internships
Liberal arts/career combination
Student-designed major
Study abroad
Teacher certification program
RESIDENCE LIFE
Percent of students living on campus.
First-time, first-year (freshman) students: 77%
Undergraduates: 18%
Campus housing options.
Coed dorms
Apartments for single students
Cooperative housing
Admission
ADMISSIONS FACTORS
Very Important
Rigor of secondary school record | Class rank | Academic GPA | Standardized test scores
Considered
Application Essay | Recommendation(s) | Interview | Extracurricular activities
Talent/ability | Character/personal qualities | Geographical residence
State residency | Volunteer work | Work experience | Level of applicant’s interest
FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Composite
25th Percentile: 970 | 75th Percentile: 1150
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 480 | 75th Percentile: 580
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 480 | 75th Percentile: 570
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 18 | 75th Percentile: 24
Tuition & Cost
Tuition (in-state): $7,716
Tuition (out-of-state): $19,290
Fees: $3,242
Room & Board: $10,528
Contact Commonwealth University
Contact Admissions
commonwealthu.edu/admissions
(570) 389-4316
admissions@commonwealthu.edu
Main Campus Location
201 University Drive
Clearfield, PA 16830