EASTERN UNIVERSITY
- 1300 Eagle Rd
- Saint Davids, PA 19087
- OPEID College Code: 00325900
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- General Phone: (610) 341-5800
- President: David R. Black
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 4,331
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Eastern University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- American Baptist
- Website
- www.eastern.edu
- Mission Statement
- University: www.eastern.edu/welcome/missionstatement
Seminary: www.palmersseminary.edu/mission.html
Accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
Eastern University Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.eastern.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 540 | 890 | 1,430 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 369 (68%) | 643 (72%) | 1,012 (71%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 152 (41%) | 255 (40%) | 407 (40%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 361 | 89% |
| ACT ® Exam | 39 | 10% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 480 | 600 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 590 |
| SAT ® Writing | 480 | 590 |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 21 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 78% | 24% | 30% | 97% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $8,548 | $4,584 | $3,271 | $11,086 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Number in Default | 32 | 24 | 18 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,024 | 1,112 | 1,252 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $23,820 | $22,715 | $21,395 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $23,820 | $22,715 | $21,395 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $23,820 | $22,715 | $21,395 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,870 | $8,610 | $8,350 |
| Other Expenses | $2,900 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $36,590 | $36,125 | $34,545 |
| In-State | $36,590 | $36,125 | $34,545 |
| Out of State | $36,590 | $36,125 | $34,545 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $24,820 | $23,915 | $22,595 |
| In-State | $24,820 | $23,915 | $22,595 |
| Out of State | $24,820 | $23,915 | $22,595 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $24,820 | $23,915 | $22,595 |
| In-State | $24,820 | $23,915 | $22,595 |
| Out of State | $24,820 | $23,915 | $22,595 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,331 Undergraduate: 2,713 Graduate: 1,618
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,450 Female: 2,881
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 846 Female: 1,867
- Graduate Gender Male: 604 Female: 1,014
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,939 Part-Time: 1,392
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,198 Part-Time: 515
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 741 Part-Time: 877
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 113 | 3% |
| American Indian | 10 | 0.2% |
| Black | 1,071 | 25% |
| Asian | 75 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 345 | 8% |
| White | 2,336 | 54% |
| Unknown | 381 | 9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 90 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 700 | 16% |
| Ages 20-21 | 764 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 486 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 576 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 361 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 296 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 578 | 13% |
| Ages 50-65 | 386 | 9% |
| Age Over 65 | 22 | 0.5% |
| Age Unknown | 72 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 830 | 420 | 410 |
| Faculty Status | 512 | 153 | 359 |
| Tenured Faculty | 57 | 57 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 24 | - | 24 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 498 | 139 | 359 |
| Primarily Instruction | 498 | 139 | 359 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 40 | 39 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 202 | 176 | 26 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 90 | 66 | 24 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 59 | 42 | 17 |
| Skilled Crafts | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 21 | 18 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,678 (123) | $60,875 (71) | $55,679 (52) |
| Professor | $74,517 (35) | $75,285 (23) | $73,044 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $57,082 (48) | $57,834 (31) | $55,709 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,942 (18) | $48,580 (9) | $47,304 (9) |
| Lecturer | $45,748 (22) | $45,061 (8) | $46,141 (14) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,929 (16) | $71,496 (5) | $64,853 (11) |
| Professor | $92,562 (1) | $92,562 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $67,731 (9) | $65,377 (2) | $68,404 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,553 (2) | $60,745 (1) | $60,361 (1) |
| Lecturer | $61,904 (4) | $73,420 (1) | $58,065 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,227 (139) | $60,719 (76) | $55,222 (63) |
| Professor | $74,551 (36) | $75,304 (24) | $73,044 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $56,819 (57) | $57,571 (33) | $55,785 (24) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,102 (20) | $48,692 (10) | $47,513 (10) |
| Lecturer | $46,502 (26) | $46,729 (9) | $46,382 (17) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 249 | 115 | 134 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 237 | 114 | 123 |
| Baseball | 25 | 25 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Field Hockey | 22 | - | 22 |
| Golf | 6 | 6 | - |
| Lacrosse | 50 | 32 | 18 |
| Soccer | 47 | 23 | 24 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Tennis | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 27 | 7 | 20 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $10,583 | $10,307 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $1,485 | $1,083 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 50 | 27 | 23 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Field Hockey | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Lacrosse | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Soccer | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 64% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 62% |
| Female | 65% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| Black | 57% |
| Asian | 40% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| White | 66% |
| Unknown | 71% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 55% |
| 5 Years | 61% |
| 6 Years | 61% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 3 | 3 |
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 3 | 3 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
