C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
55/100 · earnings-weighted

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

4-Year Public
📍 East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18301
Outcomes
C+
63/100
Affordability
C+
55/100
Resources
C
45/100
Experience
A
82/100
Prestige
D
32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

5,460
Total Enrollment
44%
Graduation Rate
71%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
93%
Acceptance Rate
$15,318
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ▼

12% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$329,375
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,966
1-Year Change
+3.3%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$56,148
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$44,290
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,218
Median debt at graduation
43.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,084
Average SAT
23
Median ACT
41.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 43% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 56th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$65,143$104,383+23%#11 of 99#13$27,000
Computer and Information Sciences$63,715$104,026+13%#99 of 459#90$24,125
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$80,020$97,321+9%#162 of 966#170$27,000
Chemistry—$73,146+12%#55 of 209#36—
Biology$43,182$63,320+11%#231 of 841#206$24,000
Special Education and Teaching$50,327$60,391+20%#23 of 177#19$25,500
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$12,621$60,249+2%#92 of 215#93$23,300
Hospitality Administration/Management$38,531$58,882+4%#44 of 137#46$26,905
Business Administration, Management and Operations$39,651$58,287-15%#856 of 1176#871$22,623
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$20,195$58,113-18%#185 of 253#188$25,299
Criminal Justice and Corrections$35,206$57,494+4%#232 of 660#207$23,125
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$42,566$55,303+8%#82 of 345#90$27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$31,622$55,237+1%#247 of 610#248$23,250
Public Health$35,380$54,456-7%#131 of 215#130$23,750
Communication and Media Studies$29,963$53,559-5%#349 of 660#325$20,702
Sociology$35,932$53,273+1%#211 of 462#174$25,625
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management$33,955$51,012+1%#24 of 55#26$24,500
Social Work$32,208$50,979-2%#227 of 420#272$22,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$35,557$49,724+5%#249 of 680#303$24,812
Mathematics$48,828—————
History$27,711$48,779-4%#278 of 459#263$26,500
English Language and Literature$26,350$47,162-3%#342 of 576#321$27,000
Psychology$28,982$46,912-7%#706 of 1027#690$23,778
Political Science and Government$26,153$42,428-33%#561 of 565#558$23,250
Communications Technologies/Technicians$23,826$39,273+8%——$23,875
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology$35,762————$18,500
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$17,055$34,674-13%#214 of 255#207$23,250
Visual and Performing Arts$22,349————$26,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $329,375
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,966/mo — vs ~$844/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 18302 (6.6% cap, East Stroudsburg)

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🏆 Where East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#4
Communications Technology/Technician
of 6 schools
#7
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
of 60 schools
#9
Health Teacher Education
of 12 schools
#11
Athletic Training/Trainer
of 23 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,716 $15,432
Room $7,600
Board $3,620
Total Cost (On-Campus) $29,048 $37,014

Financial Aid

98%
Receive Any Aid
48%
Receive Pell Grants
65%
Take Out Loans
$15,318
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$12,003
$30,001 - $48,000$12,766
$48,001 - $75,000$15,326
$75,001 - $110,000$18,725
$110,001+$19,841

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Psychology, General 95 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 86 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 71 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 64 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 63 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 60 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 57 grads/yr Athletic Training/Trainer 56 grads/yr Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 50 grads/yr Accounting 40 grads/yr Health Teacher Education 39 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 36 grads/yr Social Work 36 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 35 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 34 grads/yr Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 33 grads/yr Communications Technology/Technician 32 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 27 grads/yr Public Health, General 25 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 25 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania's top programs commonly pursue.

Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr 55,300 jobs
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$110k/yr 5,600 jobs
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$96k/yr 76,300 jobs
Psychology teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 52,500 jobs
Social science research assistants
$58k/yr 40,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Student Demographics

5,460
Total Students
59%
Women
89%
Traditional Age (18-24)
12%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Hispanic 17%
Black 19%
Asian 2%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 71%
Off-Campus (Renters) 12%
With Family 17%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~666 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 54%
Hybrid (Some Online) 40%
Fully Online 6%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 89%
25-64 (Adult) 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania?
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania has an acceptance rate of 93%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania?
Tuition at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is $7,716 for in-state students and $15,432 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $15,318.
What is the graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania?
The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 44%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania a good school?
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania?
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania has a total enrollment of 5,460 students. Most students (89%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania?
Yes! Approximately 12% of students at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 666 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology