Overview



Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
Houston, TX, USA
Private
2 Year
Overview
Established in 1963, the Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is a private, 2-year institution located in Houston, Texas. Commonwealth offers two programs: an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Funeral Service and a Certificate in Funeral Directing. Both programs are available for online learners. Classes at Commonwealth are only offered Monday through Thursday from 8:00 to 1:00. Commonwealth requires a free entrance exam to be completed for enrollment, though students with eligible academic records may opt to waive the exam.
Average Net Price:
$26,767
Campus Setting:
Major city
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $15,313 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $15,313 |
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Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$1,597
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$1,597
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,419
Students receiving federal aid
49%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$1,597
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$1,248
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
63%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$1,940
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,603
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$91
Students receiving federal loans
63%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$1,940
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
No
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$50
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
68%
Admissions Resources
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For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
275
Total Number of Undergrads
275
Student:Faculty Ratio
33:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
1
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| CULINARY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICES |
Faculty Overview
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
White
Hispanic
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
33%
US National: 44%67%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
68%
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
25%
Hispanic
24%
White
51%
Percent of First Generation Students
46%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,400
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,603
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$91
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Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service