Overview

Eastern University is a University institution located in St. Davids, PA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1300 Eagle Road
Fowler Hall
St Davids, PA  19087-3696
United States

Contact Claire Gowen
Senior Director of Undergraduate Recruitment
Email: ugadm@eastern.edu
Phone: 800-452-0996

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting And Finance
Business Administration And Management, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Marketing, Other
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication Management And Strategic Communications
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature/letters, Other
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood And Family Studies
Work And Family Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health And Medical Assisting Services, Other
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Nursing Practice
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Science, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice And Corrections, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Missions/missionary Studies
Theology/theological Studies
Youth Ministry
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Dance, General
Music, General
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,696

Applied

2,531

Accepted

2,068

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,412

Females Applied

1,351

Females Accepted

96%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,284

Males Applied

1,180

Males Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.17

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	Interview 2 recommendations Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Senior grades

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	September 4th	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

37,680

Private

Fees

720

Full-time student fees

13,498

Room & board

7,182

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

29,654

Avg. Financial Aid Package

30,780

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

21,441

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,990

Avg. Loan Aid

17,529

Avg. Grant Aid

10,837

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

76.3%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,068

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

29%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.17%
Black or African American	28.21%
White or Caucasian	39.43%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.05%
Asian	2.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	3.69%
Other	6.52%

Gender

Male (38.39%)

Female (61.61%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	48%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Late Night Breakfast, Welcome Back Bash and Spring Banquet

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Activities Board, Multicultural Awareness Advisory Committee, Student Government Association, The Gathering and Wednesday Night Worship

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Welcome Center / Investigation for Conduct & Title

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

392

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 110

Part-time - 282

Male - 173

Female - 219