School Information

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Total Enrollment 4,331
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Eastern University

http://www.eastern.edu
1300 Eagle Rd, Saint Davids, Pennsylvania 19087-3696
(610) 341-5800

Eastern University is a Christian university dedicated through teaching and learning, scholarship, service, spiritual formation, student development and stewardship to the preparation of undergraduate, theological and graduate students for thoughtful and productive lives of Christian faith, leadership and service. Achievement of that mission requires that the university manage effectively and justly the resources with which it is entrusted and that students * appropriate and give witness to a Christian world view – through action and voice; * advance critical thinking, reflection, analysis and communication skills; * develop intellectual curiosity, passion and agility; * demonstrate knowledge and competencies in the arts, ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation American Baptist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - other
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Eastern University, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 86.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $8,949), and 72% receive loans ($8,220 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,870.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Eastern University is $23,027 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,430 people applied to Eastern University. Of the applicants, 71.0% were admitted (68.0% male & 72.0% female ) and 40.0% accepted (41.0% male and 40.0% female)

Of the 2,713 undergraduate students at Eastern University, 19.0% are part-time. A majority (69.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 54.0% of the 1,618 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     53.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     74.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     52.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     59.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     64.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (610) 341-1723
Admissions Office Email ugadm@eastern.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Undergraduate Admission 1300 Eagle Road St. Davids, PA 19087
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.eastern.edu/admissions/undg/index.html
Admissions Website http://www.eastern.edu/admissions/undg/index.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.eastern.edu/admissions/undg/index.html
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Eastern University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Eastern University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 600
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 590
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 590
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 23
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 21
 
Eastern University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 18
Biochemistry 4
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 3
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 11
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 171 197 0
Accounting and Finance 19
Business Administration and Management, General 41 161
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 0
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 84 36
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 0
Financial Planning and Services 1
Management Information Systems, General 15
Marketing, Other 11
Communication, journalism, and related programs 20
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 20
Education 80 147
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 24
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 7
Education, Other 103
Elementary Education and Teaching 80
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 13
Urban Education and Leadership 0
English language and literature/letters 14
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 14
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 9
French Language and Literature 2
Spanish Language and Literature 7
Health professions and related clinical sciences 72 64
Athletic Training/Trainer 0
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 64
Nursing, Other 72
History 13
History, General 13
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 75
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 75
Mathematics and statistics 8
Mathematics, General 8
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 2
Neuroscience 1
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 1
Natural resources and conservation 2
Environmental Studies 2
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 21
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 21
Philosophy and religious studies 1
Philosophy 1
Physical sciences 3
Astronomy 2
Chemistry, General 0
Chemistry, Other 0
Physics, General 1
Psychology 28 4
Psychology, General 28
School Psychology 4
Public administration and social service professions 17
Social Work 17
Social sciences 34 46
Economics, General 1
International Economics 33
Political Science and Government, General 13
Sociology 19
Urban Studies/Affairs 1 13
Theology and religious vocations 44 55 20
Bible/Biblical Studies 6
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv) 41
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology 13
Pastoral Studies/Counseling 20
Theology/Theological Studies 4 14
Youth Ministry 21
Visual and performing arts 23
Dance, General 4
Graphic Design 1
Music, General 18
 
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