Eastern University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3504 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #981 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #913 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #60 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1495 of 1,584 | For Radiation Therapy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- American Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Undergraduates
- 1,848
- Graduates
- 3,921
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.eastern.edu
Eastern University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Eastern University has an acceptance rate of 63% and is among the top 24% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 67% | 62% |
| Applicants | 2,994 | 1,313 | 1,505 |
| Admissions | 1,893 | 883 | 931 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 432 | 236 | 196 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 32 | 16 | 16 |
603 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,927 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2709 (47%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1316 (23%) |
| Hispanic | 589 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 564 (10%) |
| Asian | 313 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 142 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 120 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Eastern University is $26,669 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,206 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,965 |
| $48-75K | $20,728 |
| $75-110K | $23,329 |
| $110K+ | $31,380 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,864 | $14,058 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,864 | $14,058 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,864 | $14,058 |
| Fee in-district | $600 | $288 |
| Fee in-state | $600 | $288 |
| Fee out-of-state | $600 | $288 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 940 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,424 |
| Room charge | $6,610 |
| Meal charge | $5,814 |
Eastern University majors
Eastern University has granted 341 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 508 master's across 20 programs, and 14 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Eastern University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science, General | 1 | 153 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 36 | 59 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 54 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 48 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 47 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 39 | 5 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 39 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 37 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 4 | 33 | ||
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 31 | |||
| Psychology, General | 31 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 12 | 3 | 10 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 22 | |||
| Education, Other | 18 | |||
| School Psychology | 15 | |||
| Anthropology, Other | 14 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | 13 | ||
| Social Work | 13 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 12 | |||
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 12 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 12 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 12 | |||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 11 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 11 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 8 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 8 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 7 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 6 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 6 | |||
| Biochemistry | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 5 | |||
| Environmental Science | 5 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 5 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 5 | |||
| Marketing, Other | 5 | |||
| Music, General | 5 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Accounting and Finance | 4 | |||
| Computer Science | 4 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 4 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | |||
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | 3 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 | |||
| History, General | 3 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 2 | |||
| Philosophy | 2 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |||
| Christian Studies | 1 | |||
| Dance, General | 1 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | |||
| Sociology, General | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 63 | 341 | 508 | 14 |
Eastern University has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 41% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 52% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Eastern University has published 953 scientific papers with 11,510 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Political Science, Sociology, Physics, Computer Science, Law, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 25 |
| 1992 | 3 | 26 |
| 1993 | 4 | 25 |
| 1994 | 4 | 36 |
| 1995 | 6 | 43 |
| 1996 | 5 | 52 |
| 1997 | 11 | 62 |
| 1998 | 5 | 72 |
| 1999 | 8 | 85 |
| 2000 | 8 | 85 |
| 2001 | 2 | 130 |
| 2002 | 12 | 117 |
| 2003 | 14 | 112 |
| 2004 | 16 | 107 |
| 2005 | 25 | 178 |
| 2006 | 26 | 193 |
| 2007 | 27 | 243 |
| 2008 | 24 | 252 |
| 2009 | 17 | 276 |
| 2010 | 31 | 328 |
| 2011 | 32 | 359 |
| 2012 | 40 | 387 |
| 2013 | 40 | 466 |
| 2014 | 35 | 521 |
| 2015 | 63 | 555 |
| 2016 | 59 | 567 |
| 2017 | 75 | 619 |
| 2018 | 45 | 665 |
| 2019 | 45 | 795 |
| 2020 | 49 | 875 |
| 2021 | 55 | 905 |
| 2022 | 67 | 979 |
| 2023 | 44 | 990 |
Notable alumni
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Bryan Stevenson
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
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Bryan Stevenson is an American lawyer, social justice activist, law professor at New York University School of Law, and the founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative. Based in Montgomery, Alabama, he has challenged bias against the poor and minorities in the criminal justice system, especially children. He has helped achieve United States Supreme Court decisions that prohibit sentencing children under 18 to death or to life imprisonment without parole. He has assisted in cases that have saved dozens of prisoners from the death penalty, advocated for the poor, and developed community-based reform litigation aimed at improving the administration of criminal justice.
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Tony Campolo
- Occupations
- authortheologianuniversity teachersociologist
- Biography
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Anthony Campolo is an American sociologist, Baptist pastor, author, public speaker and former spiritual advisor to U.S. President Bill Clinton. Campolo is known as one of the most influential leaders in the evangelical left and has been a major proponent of progressive thought and reform within the evangelical community. He has also become a leader of the Red-Letter Christian movement, which aims to put emphasis on the teachings of Jesus. Campolo is a popular commentator on religious, political, and social issues, and has been a guest on programs such as The Colbert Report, The Charlie Rose Show, Larry King Live, Nightline, Crossfire, Politically Incorrect and The Hour.
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Shane Claiborne
- Occupations
- activistwriter
- Biography
-
Shane Claiborne is an evangelical Christian leader, an author, one of the founding members of the non-profit organization, The Simple Way, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cofounder of the Red-Letter Christians. Claiborne is also a social activist, advocating for nonviolence and service to the poor. He is the author of the book, The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical.
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Marvin Rees
- Years
- 1972-.. (age 52)
- Occupations
- non-executive directorpolitician
- Biography
-
Marvin Rees is a British Labour Party politician serving as Mayor of Bristol since 2016.
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Darnell L. Moore
- Occupations
- activistwriter
- Biography
-
Darnell L. Moore is an American writer and activist whose work is informed by anti-racist, feminist, queer of color, and anti-colonial thought and advocacy. Darnell's essays, social commentary, poetry, and interviews have appeared in various national and international media venues, including the Feminist Wire, Ebony magazine, The Huffington Post, The New York Times, and The Advocate.
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Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson
- Years
- 1985-.. (age 39)
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
-
Brandon Robinson, known professionally as Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson, is an American television host, sportswriter, podcaster, executive producer and an NBA Insider who is currently a sports betting content creator at Bovada Casino. He's had prior stops as a host at Spotify, a columnist at CBS Sports and a television analyst at Bally Sports Network.
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Carolivia Herron
- Years
- 1947-.. (age 77)
- Occupations
- novelistchildren's writerwriter
- Biography
-
Carolivia Herron is an American writer of children's and adult literature, and a scholar of African-American Judaica.
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Jamie Moffett
- Years
- 1976-.. (age 48)
- Occupations
- film producerfilm editorfilm director
- Biography
-
Jamie Moffett is an American independent motion picture director, producer, and social activist.
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Morgan Hikaru Aiken
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Morgan Hikaru Aiken 加藤 ひかる is a former Japanese-American professional basketball player from Guam in the B.League.
General info
| Alternative names | EU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1952 |
| 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 | 494 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1300 Eagle Rd Saint Davids, Pennsylvania, 19087-3696 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,000 |
| Phone | 6103415800 |