Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service

415 Barren Springs Dr, Houston, TX, 77090-5918
Tel: (281)873-0262
Private not-for-profit | 150 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service serves 150 students (98% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body.
  • Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is one of 24 community colleges within Harris County, TX.

School Overview:
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Private not-for-profit Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 4 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 150 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:38 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 147 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 3 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 19% 6%
% Black		 31% 15%
% White		 50% 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $10,320 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $10,320 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • 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.
  • In 1936 Mr. R. Victor Landig accepted this challenge and opened the Landig College of Mortuary Science in Houston , Texas . The Landig College of Mortuary Science immediately became recognized as one of the leading and most respected colleges of Mortuary Science in the United States. In 1955 Mr. Landig had plans to move his college to Commonwealth Street located in downtown Houston, however personal health problems stopped Mr. Landig's plan of a new school on Commonwealth Street, however the new name was retained, the Commonwealth College of Science.
  • Commonwealth Institute begins with a state-of-the-art learning facility, which includes preparation facilities for practical technical training. Our unique affiliation with Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Texas Medical School, and Harris County Department of Social Services allow students participation in over 1000 annual “real-life” funeral service experiences.
  • Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service offers the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Funeral Service, General Education Courses and Certificate in Funeral Directing.
  • Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council of Recognition of Post Secondary Accreditation and the U.S. Office of Education.

Nearby Schools:

Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
150 students | 0 mi. away
The Art Institute Of Houston
1601 students | 16.9 mi. away

View all collleges in: Texas, Harris, Houston , Zip 77090

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