Eastern University: Ranking & Review

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Saint Davids
rank		United States
rank		World
rank
110783845
Top 23%

Eastern University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics

TotalMenWomen
Acceptance Rate66%72%67%
Applicants1,7595121,140
Admissions1,154367767
Enrolled undergraduates381139242
Enrolled total (including graduate students)3,2911,0162,275

1,055 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

634 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

Male-Female Ratio

Enrollment by race or ethnicity

Typical SAT scores

Number of students submitting SAT scores258
Percent of students submitting SAT scores86%
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
560
Math
540

Typical ACT scores

Number of students submitting ACT scores39
Percent of students submitting ACT scores13%
ACT Composite
23
ACT English
22
ACT Math
22

Admission requirements

Application fee for undergraduates - $35. Application fee for graduates - $35.

Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankRecommended
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of the college-preparatory programRecommended
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesNeither required nor recommended
Admission test scoresConsidered but not required
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)Neither required nor recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required

Eastern University Tuition

Total cost for students livingIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$48,250$48,250
Off-campus$42,895$42,895
The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $10,980 and other expenses per full academic year.

Eastern University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 1,072 students.

Average Tuition and fees for academic year programs
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition for Full-time undergraduates$31,700$31,700
Fees for full-time undergraduates$380$380
Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates$695$695
Tuition for Full-time graduates$16,560$16,560
Fees for full-time graduates$190$190
Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates$690$690

Programs and Degrees

ProgramsAssociate's degreeBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoralTotal
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services107878202
Education7971150
Health Professions and Related Programs2464367131
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities89392
Theology and Religious Vocations22343169
Psychology253560
Social Sciences253459
Public Administration and Social Service Professions2323
Visual and Performing Arts1919
Biological and Biomedical Sciences1717
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs1515
English Language and Literature & Letters1414
Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies1212
History77
Mathematics and Statistics66
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics33
Philosophy and Religious Studies33
Natural Resources and Conservation22
Physical Sciences
Grand Total11544730616884

A total of 562 2-year associate's and 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Eastern University.

At the master's and doctor's level 322 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.

TotalMenWomen
Graduation rate63%64%63%
  • Full-time retention rate - 75%
  • Part-time retention rate - 50%

General info

Alternative namesEU
Founded1952
MottoFaith, Reason and Justice
Religious affiliationAmerican Baptist
Colorsmaroon, white
Academic CalendarSemester
Total FTE staff493
Instructional FTE234
Sector of institutionPrivate not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Control of institutionPrivate not-for-profit
Carnegie ClassificationMaster's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs

Location and Contacts

Official Websitewww.eastern.edu
Address1300 Eagle Rd
Saint Davids, Pennsylvania, 19087-3696
United States
Urbanization levelSuburb: Large
City population10,000 - 50,000
Phone6103415800
Fax+1 (610) 3411723

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