Eastern University Rankings
| In the World | #2860 of 14178 |
|---|---|
| In North America | #865 of 2629 |
| In the United States | #796 of 2528 |
| In Pennsylvania | #43 of 155 |
| In Saint Davids | #1 of 1 |
Quick Review
- Religion
- American Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 61%
- Undergraduates
- 1,752
- Graduates
- 1,348
- Male:Female Ratio
- 29:71
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- eastern.edu
Eastern University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 59% | 64% |
| Applicants | 2,207 | 646 | 1,408 |
| Admissions | 1,349 | 380 | 899 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 329 | 131 | 198 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 28 | 4 | 24 |
414 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
945 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
100 or 37%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1030
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Eastern University are 1030-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
22 or 8%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Eastern University are 20-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 1523 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 697 (22%) |
| Hispanic | 393 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 289 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 70 (2%) |
| Asian | 63 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 61 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $21,610 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,260 |
| $48-75K | $20,476 |
| $75-110K | $22,919 |
| $110K+ | $26,521 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,304 | $13,050 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,304 | $13,050 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,304 | $13,050 |
| Fee in-district | $550 | $214 |
| Fee in-state | $550 | $214 |
| Fee out-of-state | $550 | $214 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 949 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,536 |
| Room charge | $6,136 |
| Meal charge | $5,400 |
Eastern University Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 85 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 31 | 36 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 58 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | 49 | ||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 40 | |||
| Education, Other | 36 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 34 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 4 | 12 | 13 | |
| Social Work | 23 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 23 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 21 | |||
| Psychology, General | 20 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 17 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 16 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 13 | |||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 12 | |||
| Accounting and Finance | 12 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 12 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | |||
| Criminology | 11 | |||
| School Psychology | 11 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 11 | |||
| International Economics | 11 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 4 | 6 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 10 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 10 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 9 | |||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 9 | |||
| Marketing, Other | 8 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 7 | |||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 7 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 7 | |||
| Anthropology, Other | 7 | |||
| History, General | 6 | |||
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | 5 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | |||
| Biochemistry | 5 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 5 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 4 | |||
| Music, General | 4 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | |||
| Dance, General | 3 | |||
| Environmental Science | 3 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |||
| Sociology | 3 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies and Missiology | 3 | |||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 3 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |||
| Christian Studies | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | |||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 90 | 334 | 323 | 26 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 50% | 63% |
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Publications & Citations
Publication count by topic
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Topical rankings by citation count
| Discipline | World Rank | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| Art | 1640 | 20 |
| Sociology | 1751 | 499 |
| Physics | 1810 | 1,493 |
| Philosophy | 1848 | 15 |
| Political science | 2154 | 135 |
| Psychology | 2266 | 1,519 |
| Mathematics | 3178 | 384 |
| Engineering | 3183 | 241 |
| History | 3392 | 1 |
| Economics | 3538 | 58 |
| Business | 3564 | 89 |
| Medicine | 3589 | 517 |
| Chemistry | 3722 | 617 |
| Biology | 3802 | 600 |
| Materials science | 3997 | 188 |
| Geography | 4029 | 28 |
| Computer science | 4050 | 229 |
| Environmental science | 4389 | 30 |
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 | 5 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 7 |
| 1993 | 7 | 3 |
| 1994 | 3 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 | 11 |
| 1997 | 5 | 12 |
| 1998 | 3 | 15 |
| 1999 | 4 | 32 |
| 2000 | 8 | 48 |
| 2001 | 3 | 46 |
| 2002 | 15 | 65 |
| 2003 | 2 | 59 |
| 2004 | 10 | 63 |
| 2005 | 12 | 68 |
| 2006 | 9 | 73 |
| 2007 | 29 | 96 |
| 2008 | 14 | 137 |
| 2009 | 18 | 169 |
| 2010 | 49 | 193 |
| 2011 | 38 | 316 |
| 2012 | 71 | 359 |
| 2013 | 81 | 496 |
| 2014 | 78 | 556 |
| 2015 | 93 | 632 |
| 2016 | 110 | 507 |
| 2017 | 105 | 565 |
| 2018 | 83 | 545 |
| 2019 | 107 | 662 |
| 2020 | 112 | 860 |
General info
| Alternative names | EU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1952 |
| Wikipedia | Eastern University (United States) |
| Motto | Faith, Reason and Justice |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic Calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 427 |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 1300 Eagle Rd Saint Davids, Pennsylvania, 19087-3696 United States |
|---|---|
| Phone | 6103415800 |
| Fax | +1 (610) 3411723 |