Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

https://www.commonwealthu.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,716

2024 Average Net Price

$16,111

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.114%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

93.1%

8,891 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

11,092

85.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

55.6%

1,522 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is $7,716, which is $8,447 less than the national average for ($16,163).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,111.

In 2024, 76% of undergraduate students attending Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,716

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania was $7,716. The cost of tuition at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is $−8,447 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($16,163).

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

Average Net Price

$16,111

2024 Value

10.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,111. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania grew by 10.5%.

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

$10,861

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania was of $10,861 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.63% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 8.57% with respect to 2023, when 70% 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.

0.114%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania was 0.114%, which represents 4 out of the 3495 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.

Enrollment

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania had a total enrollment of 11,092 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is 9,457 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,635. This means that 85.3% 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 80.4% White, 6.78% Hispanic or Latino, 4.98% Black or African American, 1.77% Two or More Races, 1.2% Asian, 0.252% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.117% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.8%), followed by White Male (30.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.08%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.7%), followed by White Male (22.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.62%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,092 students. The full-time enrollment at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is 9,457 and the part-time enrollment is 1,635.

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

78%

2024 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 78%.

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 (2024)

White
8,921 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
752 enrolled students
Black or African American
552 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is 80.4% White, 6.78% Hispanic or Latino, 4.98% Black or African American, 1.77% Two or More Races, 1.2% Asian, 0.252% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.117% 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, 430 students (3.88%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 762 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 (2,224 degrees awarded). There were 15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (148 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is General Business Administration & Management (310 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (192 degrees) and General Psychology (140 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (120 degrees awarded), Protective Services (190 degrees), and Physical Sciences (56 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (1,535,544 people), Secondary school teachers (527,829 people), Education administrators (274,675 people), Other managers (226,034 people), and Special education teachers (202,191 people).

The most specialized majors at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (120 degrees awarded), Protective Services (190 degrees), Physical Sciences (56 degrees), Education (368 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (30 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Chief executives & legislators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (120 degrees awarded), Protective Services (190 degrees), Physical Sciences (56 degrees), Education (368 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (30 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (2,854,995 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (426,049 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (374,776 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (275,386 people), and Computer Systems Design (156,786 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 (2024)

Physician Assistant
1 degrees awarded
Other Health Preparatory Programs
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania was Physician Assistant with 1 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

977

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,739

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 977 degrees were awarded to men at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, which is 0.562 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,739).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 239 degrees were awarded to men at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.96 times more than the 122 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 215 degrees were awarded to men at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in Registered Nursing, which is 5.24 times more than the 41 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 40% 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, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% 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 (61.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is Female and White (61.9% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,224 degrees awarded
Black or African American
148 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
139 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is white (2,224 degrees awarded). There were 15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (148 degrees).

3.13% of degree recipients (85 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,568 degrees awarded
White Female
1,543 degrees awarded
White Female
1,446 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is white female (1,568 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,543 degrees).

Operations

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has an endowment valued at nearly $85.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year.

In 2024, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania had a total salary expenditure of 272M. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania employs 205 Professors, 167 Associate professors and 82 Assistant professors. Most academics at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania are Male Professor (130), Female Associate professor (92), and Female Professor (75).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania are: Business and Financial Operations, with 213 employees, Service, with 165 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 140 employees.

Endowment

$85.1M

2024 Endowment

11.3%

growth from 2023

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has an endowment valued at about $85.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania grew 11.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $52.5M 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

$3.63M - Federal
$22.1M - State
$20.1k - Local

As of 2024, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania received $3.63M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $22.1M from state grants and contracts, and $20.1k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$125M

2024 Salaries

10.9%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania paid a median of $125M in salaries, which represents 46.1% of their overall expenditure ($272M) and a 10.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.78% decline between 2022 and 2023.

Instructional Salaries

$50.8M

Instructional Salaries

478

Number of Employees

In 2024, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania paid a total of $50.8M to 478 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $194k (27.9%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania were Business and Financial Operations with 213 employees, Service with 165 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 140 employees.

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Costs

Tuition Costs

Average Net Price

Other Student Expenses

Financial Aid by Income Level

Student Loan Default Rate

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

SAT Scores

Enrollment

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

Retention Rate over Time

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

Most Common Female Majors

Time to Complete

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Operations

Endowment

Government Grants and Contracts

Salary Expenditure

Instructional Salaries

Occupations by Share