- Acceptance rate: 93% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 500–600 reading and writing, 490–590 math
- Average net price: $18,004 a year (2022–23)
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania GPA requirements
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania admitted 8,277 of 8,891 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 93%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 500 | 550 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 540 | 590 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1090 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,004 a year at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania doesn't require a high school GPA for admission but considers one if submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate was 93% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,277 of 8,891 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania students have?
The middle 50% of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (30% of them) scored 500–600 in Reading and Writing and 490–590 in Math. The median scores were 550 (Reading and Writing) and 540 (Math).
Does Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania accept AP credit?
Yes. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,004 a year at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Commonwealth University of PennsylvaniaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).