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East Stroudsburg University Admission Requirements

East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

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Chances of getting into East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
93%
Admission Difficulty for East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into East Stroudsburg University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at East Stroudsburg University is 93%.  It ranks #92 in Pennsylvania for lowest rate of acceptance. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 2,852 out of 3,054 applicants were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 58 percent on standardized admission tests. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.24. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The East Stroudsburg University application fee is $25 and applications are due by Mar 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 42% of students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

East Stroudsburg University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
960-1150
Applicants Submitting SAT 
42%
SAT Scores for East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 480
SAT Math 25th 480
SAT Composite 25th 960
SAT Scores for East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 580
SAT Math 75th 570
SAT Composite 75th 1150
Average SAT Score 1060

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania?

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania score in the top 68 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 960-1150.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1150 and Above Good >96%
1055 to 1150 Avg + 93%-96%
960 to 1055 Avg - 87%-93%
865 to 960 Reach 79%-87%
Less than 865 Low <79%
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East Stroudsburg University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
20-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
2%
ACT Scores for East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 17
ACT Math 25th 16
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 23
ACT Math 75th 25
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into East Stroudsburg University?

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

East Stroudsburg University regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-26.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >96%
23 to 26 Avg + 93%-96%
20 to 23 Avg - 87%-93%
17 to 20 Reach 79%-87%
Less than 17 Low <79%
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East Stroudsburg University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.24
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into East Stroudsburg University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was 3.24 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #83 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.24 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as East Stroudsburg University accepts 93% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 9.68% Good
3.75 to 3.99 13.65% Good
3.50 to 3.74 15.56% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 12.54% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 18.57% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 18.89% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 10.63% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.48% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

60% of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 7%
Top 25% of class 26%
Top 50% of class 60%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,809 1,245 3,054
Accepted 1,706 1,146 2,852
Acceptance Rate 94% 92% 93%
Enrolled 349 330 679
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 20% 29% 24%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Mar 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and what student information is used for admission decisions?

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=212115 IPEDS survey data for East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.

FAQs

Does East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania prefer SAT or ACT?

42% of students submit their SAT scores to East Stroudsburg University. 2% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania?

93% of those who apply are granted admission to East Stroudsburg University. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 960 and 1150. 42% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 26. 2% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.