Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Other name
Commonwealth University
Former name
Type Public
EstablishedJuly 1, 2022 (2022-07-01)
Parent institution
 PASSHE
Accreditation MSCHE
President Bashar W. Hanna [1]
Provost Diana Rogers-Adkinson [2]
Location
Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield, Clearfield
,
Pennsylvania
,
United States
CampusMultiple Sites
Campuses
Colors Red and gold [3]   
Sporting affiliations
 NCAA Division II - PSAC
MascotMultiple
Website www.commonwealthu.edu

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a public university in Pennsylvania, United States. It has three campuses in the Pennsylvania boroughs of Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield. The university was created in 2022 by the merger of Bloomsburg University, Lock Haven University, and Mansfield University. Commonwealth University is a part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. [4]

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History

In 2021, the PASSHE Board of Governors voted to consolidate six PASSHE schools into two regional campuses as a way to address declining enrollment and increasing tuition. The two new regional campuses were Pennsylvania Western University and Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. Bloomsburg University, Lock Haven University, and Mansfield University were consolidated to form Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. Each of the previous universities became campuses for the new regional institution, and each campus maintained its own mascots. [5] Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg's official colors are Maroon and Gold and their mascot is the Husky. The Lock Haven campus's official colors are crimson and white and the mascot is the Bald Eagle. [6] The Mansfield campus's official colors are red and black and the official mascot is the Mountaineers. [6] Commonwealth University participates in the NCAA Division II Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. [6]

The first students attending Commonwealth University arrived in August 2022 with all three previous institutions having integrated their curriculum by August 2024. [7]

The inaugural president of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania was Dr. Bashar W. Hanna. Hanna had been president of Bloomsburg University and was named interim president of Lock Haven and Mansfield Universities upon the announcement of consolidation. [8] Hanna was officially named President of the consolidated institution in July 2022.

Academics

Commonwealth University offers over 80 different undergraduate and graduate programs across its campuses in Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield, and Clearfield. Additionally, the availability of each academic program depends on the campus. [9]

In 2024, the in-state tuition cost for undergraduate programs was $7,716, while out-of-state tuition was $19,869. [10] For graduate studies, the tuition cost per credit varies based on the degree type. [11] Tuition is determined by the PASSHE Board of Governors and Commonwealth University Council of Trustees.

Campuses

CampusLocationEnrollment [12] Year

Established

Athletics
AffiliationNickname
Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania 8,0001839 NCAA Division II

PSAC

Huskies

   

Commonwealth University-Lock Haven Lock Haven, Pennsylvania 2,9001870 Bald Eagles

   

Commonwealth University-Mansfield Mansfield, Pennsylvania 1,8001857 Mounties

   

Commonwealth University-Clearfield Clearfield, Pennsylvania 200+1993

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References

  1. ↑ "Bashar Hanna". Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. Archived from the original on June 24, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Diana Rogers-Adkinson". Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Commonwealth University Style Guide". Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. Archived from the original on June 24, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania". Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  5. ↑ Parish, Marley (2 March 2022). "Three consolidating state schools to become 'Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania'". State Newsroom. Pennsulvania Capital-Star. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  6. 1 2 3 "Intercollegiate Athletics". Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  7. ↑ Whitford, Emma (14 July 2021). "Pennsylvania Board Votes 'Yes' on Consolidation". Pennsylvania Board votes 'yes' on Consolidation. Inside Higher Ed. Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  8. ↑ "Bashar Hanna". Bashar Hanna. Academic Impressions. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  9. ↑ "All Programs". Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. Archived from the original on June 28, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Tuition, Cost & Ways to Pay". Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. Archived from the original on June 28, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Graduate Tuition and Fees". Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. Archived from the original on June 28, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Visit our Campuses". Commonwealth University. Archived from the original on June 25, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2024.

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