Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service

415 Barren Springs Dr, Houston, TX 77090

http://www.commonwealthinst.com/

School Description

Provided by Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service

The philosophy of education and learning at the Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is grounded in the Socratic ideal of “education simply for the sake of education.” The faculty and administration of Commonwealth endorse this philosophy and to that end, view all course work and laboratory experiences as of equal value and importance, in order to maintain an ongoing level of accomplishment as to the Institute’s mission, purpose and objectives. Primary to the philosophical foundation of the Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is a genuine love of the funeral profession. It is the academic ideal of the Commonwealth Institute through dedicated work, devotion, and commitment to our students that this philosophy is communicated.

The Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is a vocational, post secondary teaching institution with its primary purpose being to educate individuals interested in the subjects comprising the mortuary arts and sciences curriculum as set out by the American Board of Funeral Service Education for licensure and a career in funeral service, embalming, or both.

The mission of the Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is to prepare students for entry level positions in the funeral service profession. The Institute accomplishes this mission through offering the Associate of Applied Science Degree and the Certificate in Funeral Directing. The Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service has fulfilled this mission since 1936 and will continue to do so in the future.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
92%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 7,620
Students Receiving Aid:
84%
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Degree Programs at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service

Associate's Level Programs

Certificate Programs at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service

Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 92%
Part-Time 8%
Men vs. Women
Men 53%
Women 47%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 51%
African-American 30%
Hispanic 17%
Other 2%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 90%
Out-of-State 10%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Texas 90%
Louisiana 3%
Arkansas 3%
Percent of Students International: 0%
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 7,620    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 7,520    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 100    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,685 73%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,167 6%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,912 80%  
Any Aid:
  84%  

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Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
Houston, TX 77090
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