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Eastern University

Saint Davids, PA · Suburb · 2,404 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located on a scenic, historic campus in Saint Davids, Pennsylvania, Eastern University is a premier Christian institution best known for integrating "faith, reason, and justice" into its academic and community life. The university features highly regarded programs in nursing, business, and education, alongside its prestigious Templeton Honors College, which provides high-achieving students with a rigorous, discussion-based classical liberal arts curriculum. On campus, students enjoy a welcoming, close-knit environment centered on spiritual growth, community service, and NCAA Division III athletics, all with easy train access to the professional opportunities of downtown Philadelphia. What truly sets Eastern apart is this distinctive, historic commitment to social justice, ensuring that graduates are uniquely equipped to address systemic global challenges through the lens of their faith.

Location
Saint Davids, PA, 19087-3696 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
PHL · Philadelphia
14 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$55,001
Avg net price
$26,662
Room & board
$13,498
Tuition
$38,400
Books & supplies
$1,312/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$26,557
$30–48k
$22,232
$48–75k
$23,373
$75–110k
$25,963
$110k+
$32,353
Admissions
Admit rate
91%
Test policy
Test optional

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
55%
4-yr on-time completion
50%
1st-yr retention
65%
Transfer-out rate
19%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
58%
Transferred
26%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
16%
Median earnings (6yr)
$41,580
Median earnings (10yr)
$51,655
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,500$28,125
Debt (90th percentile)
$39,200
Student Body
Men 37%Women 63%
21
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
42%
First-generation
36%
Median family income
$36,522
Independent students
40%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
30%
Race & ethnicity
White
41%
Hispanic
17%
Black
27%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$41,580
10 years after entry
$51,655
Business Administration, Management and Operations51
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods46
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services33
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing32
Psychology, General19
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness15
Mathematics14
Criminal Justice and Corrections12
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries11
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General9
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology7
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other6
Social Work6
Computer Science5
Accounting and Related Services5
Marketing5
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Institutional
Endowment
$34M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
27%
Avg faculty salary
$5,855/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,064
Federal loan rate
57%

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