Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's published cost of attendance is $25,161. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid availability: low-income families pay approximately $11,374, middle-income families pay around $13,877, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,099.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $25,161 |
| Tuition and Fees | $22,870 |
| Room and Board | $11,868 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$9,462 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $15,699 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,374 |
| $30–48k | $11,370 |
| $48–75k | $13,877 |
| $75–110k | $17,989 |
| $110k+ | $20,099 |
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's published cost of attendance is $25,161. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid availability: low-income families pay approximately $11,374, middle-income families pay around $13,877, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,099. Azimuth ranks Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania #586 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA. The institution's aid structure prioritizes meeting demonstrated financial need for eligible students, with aid packages combining grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,233; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $58,676, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $58,676, placing Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in the 38.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,017 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in the 41.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania #851 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent lifetime returns relative to PA's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $33,196, the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential in the young-adult age range. The earnings pattern at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is anchored in Health, which shapes both the program mix and the institution's strongest return pathways. Business Administration stands out as the highest aggregate-return program, combining meaningful cohort scale with solid four-year earnings. Business Administration is the largest program by graduate count, with 343 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $64,030, and Azimuth ranks it #191 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Nursing and Teacher Education round out the upper tier, with graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $89,958 and $48,662 respectively — fields that align with stable regional hiring demand in health and applied professional services. Program mix is concentrated in Business at 18%, followed by Education at 8% and Social Sciences at 3%, a distribution that reflects the institution's orientation toward career-ready, regionally grounded fields.
