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Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania campus

🇺🇸 USA · Pennsylvania

Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
93.1%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹21,48,225Out-of-state
Students
9,210Undergraduates
Students per teacher
18Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

93.1% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 58.1%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 94.75%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 94.8% (7,327/7,733; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

93 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 7,733
Offered a place 7,327
Enrolled 2,434

33.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite990-1190
4001600
ACT composite18-25
136

What a year costs

₹33,75,728 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹21,48,225
  • Housing₹11,14,785
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹33,75,728
After aid (average) ₹14,74,638

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹10,37,573
Out-of-state ₹21,48,225

Average aid awarded: ₹6,52,921 a year.

Outcomes and support

77.6%
Retention
54.5%
Graduation
63%
Get financial aid
10%
From out of state

One teacher for every 18 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 79.9%
Hispanic 7.3%
African American 5.2%
Unknown 3.8%
Multiracial 2%
Asian 1.1%
Native American 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

5 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
American Sign Languagebachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Servicesbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Managementbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Security Science and Technologybachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Sciences, Otherbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Sustainability Studiesbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate93.09%
Total Applicants7733
Admitted Applicants7327
Enrolled Applicants2434
Application Fee₹3,288
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %990
SAT Composite 75th %1190
ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹10,37,573
Out-of-State Tuition₹21,48,225
Average Housing Cost₹11,14,785
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹14,74,638
Students Receiving Aid63%
Average Aid Awarded₹6,52,921
Out-of-State Students10%

Student Body Diversity

African American5.15%
Asian1.12%
Hispanic7.26%
White79.91%
Multiracial1.95%
Native American0.27%
Pacific Islander0.13%
International0.43%
Unknown Race3.77%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate54.48%
Retention Rate77.57%
Student/Faculty Ratio18:1
Total Undergraduates9210

Contact

Street Address400 E 2nd St
ZIP Code17815
Phone(570) 389-4316
Websitehttps://www.commonwealthu.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/