Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Houston, TX. It offers 2 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation (4/13/1988 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 254 students attended Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 2 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 17 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 29 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 8 (full-time) and 20 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is 55% and the retention rate is 35% at the school.
| Student Population | 254 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 55% |
| Number of Faculty | 19 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is $15,313
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
41% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $1,587 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $15,313 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $1,587 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service offers 1 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 34 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 1 | 34 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 34 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 34 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✔ | 34 completers |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | ✔ | 34 |
| Total | 34 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 254 students have enrolled into Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service. By gender, 75 male and 179 female students are attending the school.
There are 129 White (50.79%), 57 Black/African American (22.44%), 59 Hispanic (23.23%), 1 Asian (0.39%), and 67 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 254 | 75 | 179 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 57 | 18 | 39 |
| Hispanic | 59 | 11 | 48 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 129 | 46 | 83 |
| Two More | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 415 Barren Springs Dr, Houston, TX
- 281-873-0262
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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