COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE OF FUNERAL SERVICE
- 415 Barren Springs Dr
- Houston, TX 77090
- OPEID College Code: 00355600
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- General Phone: (281) 873-0262
- President: Jason Altieri
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 154
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Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Website
- www.commonwealth.edu
- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Private Not-For-Profit
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Two-Year
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service Campus Map
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Recommended
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 18 | 34 | 52 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 18 (100%) | 34 (100%) | 52 (100%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 18 (100%) | 34 (100%) | 52 (100%) |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 65%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 65% | 65% | - | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,680 | $3,538 | - | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 18.3% | 14.7% | 6.9% |
| Number in Default | 11 | 13 | 6 |
| Number in Repayment | 60 | 88 | 86 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $10,320 | $8,420 | $8,420 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $10,320 | $8,420 | $8,420 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,320 | $8,420 | $8,420 |
| Books and Supplies | $10,320 | - | - |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,447 | $9,447 | $9,447 |
| Other Expenses | $5,852 | $5,852 | $5,852 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,514 | $5,852 | $5,514 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $20,640 | $8,420 | $8,420 |
| In-State | $20,640 | $8,420 | $8,420 |
| Out of State | $20,640 | $8,420 | $8,420 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $35,939 | $23,719 | $23,719 |
| In-State | $35,939 | $23,719 | $23,719 |
| Out of State | $35,939 | $23,719 | $23,719 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $26,154 | $13,934 | $13,934 |
| In-State | $26,154 | $13,934 | $13,934 |
| Out of State | $26,154 | $13,934 | $13,934 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ||
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science Degree | 21 | 31 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 154 Undergraduate: 154
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 66 Female: 88
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 66 Female: 88
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 148 Part-Time: 6
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 148 Part-Time: 6
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 2 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 31 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 20 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 22 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 27 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 24 | 16% |
| Ages 35-39 | 16 | 10% |
| Ages 40-49 | 10 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Faculty Status | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Primarily Instruction | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 1 | 1 | - |
| Other Professionals | 2 | 2 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1 | 1 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1 | 1 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,957 (2) | $52,957 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,330 (2) | $43,330 (2) | - (-) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 53%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 24% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 33% |
| Female | 19% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 45% |
| White | 38% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
