Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Founded 2023
President Bashar Hanna (President)
Fees USD 11,120
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Rural
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a public multi-campus university formed in 2023 through the merger of Bloomsburg University (founded 1839), Lock Haven University (founded 1870), and Mansfield University (founded 1857). Combined, the university enrolls 12,000 students across its three campuses in rural North-Central Pennsylvania with strong nursing, education, and health sciences programs.
Campuses and Strengths
- Bloomsburg Campus — Nursing, business, and education in Bloomsburg
- Lock Haven Campus — Health sciences, education, and exercise science
- Mansfield Campus — Music, education, and rural Pennsylvania programs
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~73% | In-State Tuition: ~$11,120