Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA · Public
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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania admitted 93.1% of applicants university-wide (8,277 of 8,891).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 93.1% | 8,277 | 8,891 |
| In-state | 93.0% | 7,270 | 7,820 |
| Out-of-state | 95.1% | 917 | 964 |
| International applicants | 84.1% | 90 | 107 |
| Men | 93.3% | 3,360 | 3,600 |
| Women | 92.9% | 4,917 | 5,291 |
Of 8,277 admitted students, 2,414 enrolled (29.2% yield).
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1000–1190
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $40,140/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,986 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $20,154 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $40,140/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $11,374 |
| $30k–48k | $11,370 |
| $48k–75k | $13,877 |
| $75k–110k | $17,989 |
| Over $110k | $20,099 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Athletic Scholarship — Varies (Athletic)
- First-Year Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- Out-of-State Scholarships — Varies (Other)
- Transfer Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- University Foundation Scholarship — Varies (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Athletic Scholarship — Varies (Athletic)
- First-Year Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- Out-of-State Scholarships — Varies (Other)
- Transfer Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- University Foundation Scholarship — Varies (Other)
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Essay prompts
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $52,416
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 54.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 77.6%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $26,000
- At graduation
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (19%), Psychology (7%), Biological & life sciences (4%).
Student–faculty ratio: 19:1 · 33% of class sections have under 20 students.
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.