Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Saint Davids, Pennsylvania |
| Online | eastern.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Saint Davids, Pennsylvania, Eastern University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the American Baptist faith. In the most recent statistical year 1,866 prospective students applied, and 1,282 were granted admission. Of those admitted 339 enrolled in the school. 1,984 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,445 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $34,990 plus fees of $600. Eastern University is ranked 583 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Eastern University is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Eastern University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#583 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#388 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#45 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#40 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#69 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1190 |
| ACT | 20/24 |
| GPA | 3.58 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,368 |
| Other Fees | $600 |
| Room and Board | $12,120 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,167 |
| Total One Year Cost | $53,245 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 24% |
| Education | 17% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 16% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=212133 IPEDS survey data for Eastern University.
Current students may use the Eastern University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.