Eastern University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	914
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	69%
Students retention rate	74%
On-time graduation rate	60%

Located in Saint Davids, Pennsylvania, Eastern University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Eastern University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Eastern University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 74% at Eastern University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

68.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,590

Cost of attendance at Eastern University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,590

Cost of attendance at Eastern University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Eastern University received on average $25,238 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,238

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	146	43%	$4,617	$674,050
Other Federal Grant	147	43%	$6,307	$927,153
State Grant/Scholarships	124	36%	$3,599	$446,322
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	340	99%	$21,347	$7,258,009
Total Grant & Scholarships	342	100%	$25,238	$8,631,484

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Eastern University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Eastern University students is 60.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.3%.

60.4%

asian 100.0% 3 students
African American 47.9% 23 students
white 67.1% 153 students
unknown 50.0% 2 students
hispanic 50.6% 41 students
International Students 25.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 100.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Basketball Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Track and Cross Country Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Eastern University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Eastern University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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