Eastern University

Eastern University is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. Eastern University was founded in 1952 and now enrolls around 3,504 students a year, including 1,879 undergrads. Eastern University offers housing for up to 1,000 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 75% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Eastern University! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Eastern University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Eastern University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Eastern University, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Eastern University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Eastern University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Eastern University on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is August 31.

2021 Eastern University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	64%
Average GPA	3.5
Tuition	$34,990

Is Eastern University a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a clearer sense of what Eastern University offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Eastern University Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Eastern University. Around 64% of applicants get into Eastern University each year. Last year, 2,095 students applied to Eastern University and 1,346 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Eastern University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Eastern University, around 83% are still enrolled their sophomore year. Around 58% of students who started at Eastern University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Eastern University Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 74% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent Eastern University grads have an average starting salary of $38,500 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Eastern University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $29.8 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Eastern University spends about $18,659 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Eastern University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Eastern University meets 79% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Eastern University full-time are awarded $28,301 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $41,018 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Eastern University. Based on this information, how does Eastern University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Eastern University a good school for you?

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Where is Eastern University Located?

Eastern University is located in the suburban setting of St. Davids, Pennsylvania, less than an hour from Philadelphia.

If you want to see Eastern University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take I-95, I-76 to St. Davids, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Philadelphia International Airport.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Eastern University and St. Davids are like without leaving home.

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