Average

Score: 48/100

Eastern University

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Saint Davids, Pennsylvania 19087

🌐 https://www.eastern.edu/about/student-consumer-information

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 56%

Outcomes

69/100

Affordability

18/100

Resources

46/100

Experience

70/100

Prestige

36/100

Quick Stats

6,981

Total Enrollment

56%

Graduation Rate

71%

Retention Rate

19.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

94%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Eastern University Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $850,492
Avg rent near campus: $2,292/mo — vs ~$778/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 19405 (4.7% cap, Bridgeport)

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🏆 Where Eastern University Ranks

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

Early Childhood and Family Studies

of 5 schools

#19

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other

of 28 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$36,760	$36,760
Room	$7,006
Board	$6,162
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$56,350	$56,350

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

44%

Receive Pell Grants

74%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Data Science, General 668 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 484 grads/yr Curriculum and Instruction 66 grads/yr Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 55 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 50 grads/yr Theology/Theological Studies 49 grads/yr Early Childhood and Family Studies 44 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 40 grads/yr Counseling Psychology 39 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 31 grads/yr Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 30 grads/yr Social Work 26 grads/yr Psychology, General 25 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 23 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 22 grads/yr School Psychology 20 grads/yr Business Analytics 15 grads/yr Divinity/Ministry 13 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 13 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 13 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Eastern University's top programs commonly pursue.

Computer and information systems managers

$171k/yr 667,100 jobs

Natural sciences managers

$161k/yr 104,300 jobs

Computer and information research scientists

$141k/yr 40,300 jobs

Database architects

$136k/yr 66,900 jobs

Software developers

$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs

Data scientists

$113k/yr 245,900 jobs

Statisticians

$103k/yr 32,200 jobs

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Student Demographics

6,981

Total Students

57%

Women

67%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 47%

Hispanic 11%

Black 22%

Asian 6%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 19%

Hybrid (Some Online) 12%

Fully Online 69%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 67%

25-64 (Adult) 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Eastern University?

Eastern University has an acceptance rate of 94%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Eastern University?

Tuition at Eastern University is $36,760 for in-state students and $36,760 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Eastern University?

The graduation rate at Eastern University is 56%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Eastern University a good school?

Eastern University has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Eastern University?

Eastern University has a total enrollment of 6,981 students.

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