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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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Eastern University was $24,199. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Eastern University

Eastern University net price calculator

$24,199

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average $17,850
National average $22,640
Below is the net price of Eastern University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $24,199 $238 $22,516 $20,901 $22,533 $23,289 $25,837
2021 $23,961 $102 $24,130 $18,544 $20,383 $24,242 $28,413
2020 $24,063 $827 (3%) $21,610 $18,260 $20,476 $22,919 $26,521
2019 $24,890 $1,215 (5%) $20,993 $18,355 $20,584 $24,284 $29,332
2018 $23,675 $798 (3%) $20,412 $18,308 $20,579 $22,388 $26,933
2017 $22,877 $1,706 (7%) $19,174 $17,861 $19,843 $20,995 $26,064
2016 $24,583 $1,334 (6%) $20,013 $20,134 $22,090 $24,828 $27,750
2015 $23,249 $112 $18,960 $20,257 $21,231 $22,785 $26,580
2014 $23,361 -- $19,245 $19,675 $21,014 $24,026 $26,436

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Eastern University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $47,974 $1,062 (2%) $35,590 $11,016 $1,368
2021 $46,912 $1,085 (2%) $34,706 $10,854 $1,352
2020 $45,827 $1,180 (3%) $33,854 $10,647 $1,326
2019 $44,647 $1,752 (4%) $32,947 $10,400 $1,300
2018 $42,895 $2,230 (5%) $32,145 $9,450 $1,300
2017 $40,665 $550 (1%) $31,140 $8,325 $1,200
2016 $40,115 $1,701 (4%) $30,590 $8,325 $1,200
2015 $41,816 $1,782 (4%) $29,680 $10,886 $1,250
2014 $40,034 $1,200 (3%) $28,140 $10,670 $1,224
2013 $38,834 -- $27,174 $10,460 $1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Eastern University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 914 dormitories available to its students at $6,448 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Eastern University is $716 per month.
Does Eastern University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at Eastern University for one academic year is $5,672, which works out to $630 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
Eastern University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,368.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Eastern University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $4,167
  • If living off-campus, with family: $4,167
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $1,512
How much is Eastern University application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $35.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Eastern University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Eastern University cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $767 $762
For out-of-state students $767 $762

Housing and Meal

Eastern University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Eastern University for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $5,672 $6,448 N/A 21 914
2021 $5,244 $5,960 N/A 21 830
2020 $5,400 $6,136 N/A 21 949
2019 $5,268 $5,986 N/A 0 1,006
2018 $5,140 $5,840 N/A 20 1,072
2017 $4,994 $5,680 N/A 20 1,277
2016 $4,756 $5,432 N/A 20 1,277

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Eastern University during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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