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Eastern University

Eastern University is a small, private institution located in Saint Davids, pa. Founded in 1925, Eastern University offers undergraduate degrees in 77 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,692 undergraduates
cost $36,464 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Eastern University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 63.2%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.18
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
57 days away FAFSA® deadline

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August
31
119 days away Application deadline date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Eastern University is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $36,464
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,424
Books & supplies $1,396
Other expenses $4,248
Cost of attendance* $54,532
Average financial aid package $28,237
Estimated cost $26,295 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $36,464
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,424
Books & supplies $1,396
Other expenses $4,248
Cost of attendance* $54,532
Average financial aid package $28,237
Estimated cost $26,295 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Eastern University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,692, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

6,150

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
13%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
73%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Eastern University, students love their Wednesday Night Worship, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1300 Eagle Rd, Saint Davids, PA 19087-3696
phone 610-341-5800
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Popular clubs & activities

Wednesday night worship

Multicultural awareness advisory committee

Student activities board

Prison ministry

Student government association

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Eastern University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Eastern University?

Eastern University is located in Saint Davids, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Eastern University? 

The acceptance rate for Eastern University is 63%.

What’s the average GPA for Eastern University?

The average high school GPA for Eastern University students was 3.18.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Eastern University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Eastern University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $218,128.

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