Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service — tuition $15,213
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Rating Context:
This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (C)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 55%
Outcomes
C
54/100
Affordability
F
21/100
Resources
D
36/100
Experience
F
25/100
Prestige
F
21/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
382
Total Enrollment
55%
Graduation Rate
47%
Retention Rate
27.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$37,786
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$44,813
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
54.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,110
Average SAT
40.6%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 46th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
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Avg home value near campus: $248,488
Avg rent near campus: $1,091/mo
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🏆 Where Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
What is the acceptance rate at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service?
Tuition at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is
$15,213 for in-state students
and $15,213 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service?
The graduation rate at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is 55%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service a good school?
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service has a Repit College Score of 33/100 (Grade: F).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service?
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service has a total enrollment of 382 students.
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