Where Pennsylvania Students Rise and Lead
A respected public university in historic Bloomsburg offering 60+ career-focused degrees and a tight-knit campus community.
A respected public university in historic Bloomsburg offering 60+ career-focused degrees and a tight-knit campus community.
For over 180 years, Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg has been the heartbeat of education in the Susquehanna Valley. Nestled along the banks of the river in downtown Bloomsburg, our red-brick campus blends historic charm with modern innovation. Walk through our tree-lined quad and you'll hear the hum of students collaborating on business ventures, rehearsing theater productions, or prepping for nursing clinicals. From the state-of-the-art science labs overlooking the town to the renovated athletic complex that hosts NCAA Division II competitions, every corner reflects our commitment to hands-on learning. With deep regional roots and a growing national reputation, Bloomsburg transforms ambitious high school graduates into professionals ready to make their mark across Pennsylvania and beyond.
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Business administration, nursing, education, criminal justice, and communication studies consistently attract the largest number of students each year.
Yes. Many undergraduate and graduate programs can be completed fully online or through hybrid evening and weekend formats designed for busy professionals.
For 2024-2025, full-time undergraduate tuition is approximately $7,716 per semester for in-state students, plus fees and housing. Generous scholarship and aid packages are available.
Housing is guaranteed for all incoming first-year students who apply by the May deadline. Upperclassmen may also live on campus in suite-style and apartment residence halls.
Our TRIO Student Support Services program provides academic coaching, tutoring, financial aid guidance, and career mentoring exclusively for first-generation and income-eligible students.
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