Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

https://www.commonwealthu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,716

2023 Average Net Price

$18,004

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0225%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

94.7%

7,733 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

11,088

85.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

54%

1,557 Graduates

About

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a higher education institution located in Columbia County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania were General Business Administration & Management (290 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (190 degrees), and General Psychology (141 degrees).

In 2023, 2,864 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. 63.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,382 degrees), 15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (159 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is $7,716, which is $−6,096 less than the national average for ($13,813).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania was 0.0225%, corresponding to 1 out of the 4,446 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is $7,716, which is $6,097 less than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,004.

In 2023, 70% of undergraduate students attending Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,716

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania was $7,716. The cost of tuition at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is $−6,097 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,004

2023 Value

3.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,004. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania grew by 3.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,154

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania was of $11,154 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 10.9% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 28.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 29.3% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0225%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania was 0.0225%, which represents 1 out of the 4446 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania received 7,733 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 19.2% annual growth. Out of those 7,733 applicants, 7,327 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94.7% acceptance rate.

There were 11,088 students enrolled at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in 2023. 34% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has an overall enrollment yield of 33.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

7,327

Accepted Out of 7,733

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania was 94.7% (7,327 admissions from 7,733 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 94%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 19.2%, while admissions declined by 18.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

34%

Submission Percentage (2023)

817

Scores Submitted (2023)

34% of enrolled first-time students at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania had a total enrollment of 11,088 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is 9,481 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,607. This means that 85.5% of students enrolled at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.1% White, 6.38% Hispanic or Latino, 5.47% Black or African American, 2.38% Two or More Races, 1.24% Asian, 0.271% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0541% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.3%), followed by White Male (29.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.76%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (56.5%), followed by White Male (24.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.42%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,088 students. The full-time enrollment at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is 9,481 and the part-time enrollment is 1,607.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania was 75%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
8,661 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
707 enrolled students
Black or African American
606 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is 78.1% White, 6.38% Hispanic or Latino, 5.47% Black or African American, 2.38% Two or More Races, 1.24% Asian, 0.271% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0541% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 623 students (5.62%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 796 more women than men received degrees from Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is white (2,382 degrees awarded). There were 15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (159 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is General Business Administration & Management (290 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (190 degrees) and General Psychology (141 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (134 degrees awarded), Protective Services (217 degrees), and English (67 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania are Other managers (203,098 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (180,991 people), Postsecondary teachers (179,346 people), Secondary school teachers (149,642 people), and Police officers (143,492 people).

The most specialized majors at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (134 degrees awarded), Protective Services (217 degrees), English (67 degrees), Physical Sciences (58 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (36 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (134 degrees awarded), Protective Services (217 degrees), English (67 degrees), Physical Sciences (58 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (36 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania are Elementary & secondary schools (2,836,279 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (412,562 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (370,734 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (250,630 people), and Computer Systems Design (137,144 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
290 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
190 degrees awarded
General Psychology
141 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania was General Business Administration & Management with 290 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,034

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,830

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,034 degrees were awarded to men at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, which is 0.565 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,830).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 211 degrees were awarded to men at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.65 times more than the 128 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 233 degrees were awarded to men at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in Registered Nursing, which is 5.3 times more than the 44 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 42% of students graduating from Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (63.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is Female and White (63.6% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.99% of graduates (31 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,382 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
159 degrees awarded
Black or African American
127 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is white (2,382 degrees awarded). There were 15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (159 degrees).

3.39% of degree recipients (97 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,543 degrees awarded
White Male
839 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
96 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is white female (1,543 degrees awarded). There were 1.84 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (839 degrees).

Operations

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has an endowment valued at nearly $76.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year.

In 2023, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania had a total salary expenditure of 250M. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania employs 206 Professors, 167 Associate professors and 101 Assistant professors. Most academics at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania are Male Professor (130), Female Associate professor (87), and Male Associate professor (80).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania are: Business and Financial Operations, with 223 employees, Service, with 169 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 155 employees.

Endowment

$76.5M

2023 Endowment

2.81%

decline from 2022

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has an endowment valued at about $76.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania declined 2.81% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $65.4M higher than than the median endowment of according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.62M - Federal
$26.8M - State
$50k - Local

As of 2023, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania received $2.62M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $26.8M from state grants and contracts, and $50k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$113M

2023 Salaries

7.78%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania paid a median of $113M in salaries, which represents 45.3% of their overall expenditure ($250M) and a 7.78% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$50.9M

Instructional Salaries

508

Number of Employees

In 2023, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania paid a total of $50.9M to 508 employees working as instructors, which represents 45% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $160k (22.2%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

206 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

223 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania were Professor with 206 employees, Associate professor with 167 employees, and Assistant professor with 101 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania were Business and Financial Operations with 223 employees, Service with 169 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 155 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania was Male Professor with 130 employees, Female Associate professor with 87 employees, and Male Associate professor with 80 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.