Poor

Score: 33/100

Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service

2-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Houston, Texas 77090

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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

54/100

Affordability

21/100

Resources

36/100

Experience

25/100

Prestige

21/100

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

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.

#27

Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General

of 28 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$15,213	$15,213

Financial Aid

51%

Receive Any Aid

36%

Receive Pell Grants

51%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General 170 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service's top programs commonly pursue.

Funeral home managers

$77k/yr 32,100 jobs

Embalmers

$56k/yr 3,600 jobs

Morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangers

$50k/yr 27,500 jobs

Student Demographics

382

Total Students

78%

Women

27%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 39%

Hispanic 29%

Black 31%

Asian 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 21%

Fully Online 79%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 27%

25-64 (Adult) 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

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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