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Eastern University Teaching Programs

Eastern University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Davids, PA. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Eastern University Rankings

Eastern University has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#53 of 262	State — Pennsylvania
Overall Quality	#155 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#697 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Eastern University?

Contact details for Eastern University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1300 Eagle Rd, Saint Davids, PA 19087-3696
Phone:	6103415800
Website:	www.eastern.edu/about/student-consumer-information
Admissions:	www.eastern.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.eastern.edu/offices-centers/financial-aid-office

How Do I Get Into Eastern University?

You can apply to Eastern University online at: https://eu.force.com/OnlineApp/TX_SiteLogin?startURL=%2FOnlineApp%2FTargetX_Portal__PB

Eastern University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Eastern University

These are the things Eastern University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Eastern University?

Eastern University maintains an acceptance rate of 91%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 21% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

1% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Eastern University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,462	1,323	90%
Women	1,548	1,415	91%

Can I Afford Eastern University?

The average net price after aid at Eastern University is $25,885. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$37,680
In-State Fees	$720
Out-of-State Tuition	$37,680
Out-of-State Fees	$720
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$38,400
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$38,400

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 22% of students at Eastern University receive some form of financial aid (447 students).

Approximately 91% of students at Eastern University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $20,041 per student.

42% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,367.

Student Loan Debt

57% of Eastern University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,935 per year.

Eastern University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 5,840 students enrolled at Eastern University. Eastern University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,978 undergraduate students at Eastern University, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Eastern University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	39
Black or African American	530
Hispanic	377
White	779
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	69
Non-Resident	87

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Eastern University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	367
New Jersey	81
Maryland	41
Delaware	24
Florida	15

Additionally, approximately 4.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Eastern University Graduate Student Diversity

4,913 of Eastern University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Eastern University, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Eastern University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	393
Black or African American	967
Hispanic	461
White	2,461
American Indian/Alaska Native	14
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	103
Non-Resident	68

Online Learning at Eastern University

Eastern University delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

901 undergraduate students at Eastern University took at least one online class — of those, 508 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 245 students took at least one online class and 5,819 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Eastern University

Below are the teaching majors are available at Eastern University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Curriculum and Instruction	—	66	—	66
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	—	64	—	64
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	25	7	—	32
Special Education and Teaching	3	28	—	31
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	25	—	30
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	13	—	13
Education, Other	—	13	—	13
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	5	—	5

Academic Programs at Eastern University

Eastern University offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Eastern University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.