Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Bloomsburg, PA · Public · 4-year

  • 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)

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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.

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a public 4-year university in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, with 9,847 undergraduates.

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:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing500550600
SAT Math490540590
30% submitted SAT scores, as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

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 factorStatus
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
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's admissions office before you apply.

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

Can I get into Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania with a 3.0 GPA?

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What GPA do you need to get into Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

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.

Is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Does Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania require the SAT or ACT?

No. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 30% sent SAT scores.

What SAT and ACT scores do Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania students have?

The middle 50% of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 500–600 in reading and writing and 490–590 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How much does GPA matter at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?

It's one factor among several: Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania requires high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania consider legacy status?

Yes. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

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?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average 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 cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's official admissions site.

Sources

  1. 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.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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