Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg

What Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg does

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a public, state-chartered university system operating as a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The institution was formed through the 2022 integration of Bloomsburg University (founded 1839), Lock Haven University, and Mansfield University into a single system, with four operating campuses located across northern and central Pennsylvania in Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield, and Clearfield. The university serves traditional undergraduate students, graduate students, adult and working professionals, regional employers, and a 145,000-plus alumni base through 70-plus academic programs organized into three colleges: the Zeigler College of Business; the College of Health, Science, and Technology; and the College of Arts, Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences. Academic delivery spans on-campus residential instruction, online and distance education, early college dual enrollment, summer and winter sessions, and workforce development programs including the Mansfield Public Safety Training Institute.

The university's technology ecosystem is built on integrated commercial enterprise platforms. Banner (OneSIS) serves as the unified Student Information System, replacing three legacy SIS environments (Jenzabar at Lock Haven, PeopleSoft at Bloomsburg, Colleague at Mansfield). Brightspace (D2L) operates as the unified learning management system, accessed through the CU Experience portal that also integrates Degree Works for academic advisement, CU Succeed (Starfish-based) for student success tracking, and Handshake for career services. Supporting platforms include Slate for admissions, SAP as the ERP, Coursedog for academic operations, Qualtrics for surveys, PeopleAdmin for HR, Interfolio for faculty management, and YuJa Panorama for digital accessibility (WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliant). Specialized instructional equipment includes Bio-Rad real-time PCR instrumentation for biology and chemistry laboratories.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees (in-state undergraduate tuition of $7,994 annually, among the lowest in Pennsylvania), state appropriations as a PASSHE member, campus services and housing (with dining operated by Aramark), grants and sponsored research (supported through a partnership with the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Research Institute), and philanthropy channeled through three campus-specific foundations (Bloomsburg University Foundation, Lock Haven University Foundation, Mansfield University Mountaineer Foundation). Distribution occurs directly through campus-based admissions, the website and Slate CRM, preview days, alumni referral networks, Handshake-mediated employer partnerships, and regional alumni events. Leadership is headed by President Jeffery L. Osgood Jr., Ph.D., appointed by the PASSHE Board of Governors.

Name

Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg

Legal name

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Website

https://commonwealthu.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1839

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a PASSHE-governed public university system operating four campuses (Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield, Clearfield) that delivers 70-plus academic programs to undergraduate, graduate, and adult learners, supported by an integrated Banner/Brightspace/Handshake technology stack and $7,994 in-state tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban/Metropolitan Public Research Universities (EDAHAAAH)

Keywords

• Public higher education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Online distance education
• Workforce development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, with in-state tuition at $7,994 as the primary pricing point. The university offers the largest comprehensive university presence in north central and northeastern Pennsylvania, maintaining among the lowest tuition in the region.
2. Grants and Sponsored Research: External grant funding through collaboration with Indiana University of Pennsylvania Research Institute for proposal development and post-award services, including federal, state, and private foundation grants. Internal funding through URSCA program and graduate student travel grants.
3. Philanthropy and Endowments: Significant donor contributions through campus-specific foundations including Bloomsburg University Foundation, Lock Haven University Foundation, and Mansfield University Mountaineer Foundation. Recent major gifts include $1.75M for Nicholas Subich Center, $1M McCormick Family endowment, and $11.3M in new gifts and pledges (FY24-25).
4. Campus Services and Housing: Revenue from student housing, dining services (operated by Aramark), campus recreation facilities, and university store operations across all four campuses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Commonwealth University is a multi-campus public university system in Pennsylvania operating across four campuses (Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield, Clearfield). It delivers more than 70 undergraduate, graduate, and associate degree programs through three academic colleges, along with online learning, continuing education, and workforce development offerings. Residential campus life, career services through the Professional U program, and undergraduate research opportunities supplement degree instruction.

Product overview

Commonwealth University is a multi-campus public university system in Pennsylvania comprising Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield, and Clearfield campuses. The university offers over 70 academic programs through three colleges: the Zeigler College of Business; the College of Health, Science, and Technology; and the College of Arts, Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences. The technology ecosystem includes Banner (OneSIS) as the unified student information system, Brightspace as the learning management system, CU Experience as the portal gateway, CU Succeed for student success tracking, Degree Works for academic advisement, and Handshake for career services. The Professional U career community connects students with alumni mentors and employers through the Handshake platform. The institution serves 145,000+ alumni with tuition at $7,994 in-state, supported by the Eileen G. Jones Honors College and undergraduate research programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zeigler College of Business: One of the three academic colleges offering business education programs
• Eileen G. Jones Honors College
• Professional U
• CU Experience
• CU Succeed
• Brightspace

Products and services

• Academic Degree Programs
• Online and Distance Education

Quantifiable outcome

• 70+ academic programs across undergraduate, graduate, and workforce development
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration37 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bio-Rad LaboratoriescoreTechnology or IntegrationBio-Rad Laboratories partnership negotiated by Drs. Kyle Root and Barrie Overton to acquire real-time PCR instrumentation at discounted rates for CU-Lock Haven biology and chemistry departments. The equipment enables hands-on molecular biology education including pathogen detection, environmental DNA analysis, and gene expression research for students.
• NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOAA Hollings Scholarship program provides academic funding and internship opportunities for CU-Lock Haven biology student Sarah Hallberg. The partnership enables students to work with NOAA mentors, explore internships across NOAA line offices, and potentially pursue careers in marine science and coral reef conservation.
• Indiana University of Pennsylvania Research InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIUP Research Institute collaborates with Commonwealth University ORSP to support external grant applications, providing grant specialists for proposal development, budget preparation, securing approvals, and final submission to funding agencies for all external grants (private, state, or federal).
• HandshakecoreTechnology or IntegrationHandshake career platform serves as the university's primary career connections platform enabling employers to post jobs and internships, students to access opportunities, recruiters to connect with talent, and participation in Career Connections Expos and career development events.
• PASSHE (Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPASSHE is the governing state system that oversees Commonwealth University and all member institutions. The Board of Governors (including PASSHE Board) approves presidential selections and system-wide policies. CU participates in PASSHE-wide systems including HRConnect, ESS/E-Time, and procurement services.
• AramarkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAramark provides campus dining services across Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield campuses. Nick Zolak serves as General Manager overseeing Bentley Dining Hall and other campus food service operations.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• California University of Pennsylvania: Public PASSHE university offering comprehensive programs with similar regional Pennsylvania market focus and competitive tuition structure.
• Millersville University of Pennsylvania: Public PASSHE university with comparable undergraduate and graduate offerings across multiple colleges, operating in a similar regional Pennsylvania market.
• Kutztown University of Pennsylvania: Public PASSHE university offering comprehensive undergraduate programs with a similar regional Pennsylvania footprint and tuition positioning.
• East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania: Public PASSHE university with similar size and mission, serving Pennsylvania regional students with comparable tuition positioning and program mix.
• West Chester University of Pennsylvania: Public PASSHE university with comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple colleges, serving a similar Pennsylvania regional student market.
• Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania: Public PASSHE university with similar undergraduate-focused mission, regional Pennsylvania service area, and affordability positioning.
• Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania: Public PASSHE university offering bachelor's and master's programs with similar size, regional Pennsylvania service area, and affordability profile.
• Indiana University of Pennsylvania: Public PASSHE university of comparable size and mission, offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Directly comparable as a public regional Pennsylvania university; notably, CU already partners with IUP's Research Institute for grant administration.

Broad incumbents

• Penn State University: Larger public research university system with multiple Pennsylvania campuses and World Campus online offerings; competes directly with CU for in-state students and regional employer partnerships.
• Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE): State-wide governing system for 10 public universities including Commonwealth University; the parent governance structure that oversees policy, funding allocation, and shared services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCChIP9T7_e42-NRjq1srRQg
• Facebookfacebook.com/CommonwealthU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cu-bloomsburg
• Instagraminstagram.com/commonwealthupa

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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