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Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
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Information Summary
Ranks 2663rd overall and 134th in Texas
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
43.0 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$8,420 |
| Admission
Success rate |
100% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
50 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
66% / 64% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
163 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Houston, TX 77090-5918
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,742 (25,742 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 11,491 (2.2 people per house) |
| Families | 6,145 (2.94 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 4,713 |
| Pop. — Asian | 1,350 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 57 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 225 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 18,187 |
| Pop. — Other | 2,006 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private Not-for-profit
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service?
Ranks 3307th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $8,320 | $8,320 | $8,320 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $143 | $143 | $143 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $8,420 | $8,420 | $8,420 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $23,719 | $23,719 | $23,719 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $13,934 | $13,934 | $13,934 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $7,620  $8,420 |
$7,620  $8,420 |
$7,620  $8,420 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $9,447  $9,447 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $5,852  $5,852 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $5,514  $5,514 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 55 (19 male / 36 female) |
| Admitted | 55 (19 male / 36 female) |
| Admission rate | 100% |
| First-time Enrollment | 48 (18 male / 30 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 48 (18 male / 30 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 163 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A /  / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | |
= Required, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
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| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service Ranks 1033rd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,524 | 23 |  44% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,214 | 7 |  13% |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,030 | 35 |  67% |
| Any financial aid type | 35 |  67% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 21 | 32 | 53 |
Hispanic | 12 | 14 | 26 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 42 | 42 | 84 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 75 | 88 | 163 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 32 | 74 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General | 19 | 13 | 42 | 74 | ||||
| Total | 19 | 13 | 42 | 74 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service Ranks 2956th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $40,949 ($40,949 male / N/A female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 3 (3 male / N/A female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 6 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.5 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $19,060 |
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Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Tutoring. Besides, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. That is, the university has a Tutoring. Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is unique in its study options. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service.
- Personal and Culinary Services:
- Funeral Services/Mortuary Science
- Popular majors:
- one hundred percent personal and miscellaneous services
Again, for international students, the application fee is 50.
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service Admissions
Transfer students are not ignored, instead did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 30th of August and The regular application due date was not reported. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 10th of July.
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics.
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service Students
The school’s size is approximately one hundred and thirty-six degree-seeking undergrads and forty-three first-time degree-seeking freshmen. Further, the student body consists of seventy-seven percent in-state students, twenty-three percent out-of-state students, twenty-three percent part-time students, sixty-three percent women, thirty-seven percent men, two percent asian per pacific islander, thirty-one percent black per non-hispanic, fourteen percent hispanic, fifty-three percent white per non-hispanic and less than one percent non-resident alien. Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service offers Associate degrees. Additionally, it is part of an Urban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Commuter campus.
For all that, the school is located 15 miles from downtown.This school features the Urban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Commuter campus. Furthermore, the university has many unique facilites such as museum.
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