East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania — College Profile

About

Nestled in the scenic Pocono Mountains, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) is a public institution best known for its high-impact programs in health sciences, athletic training, exercise science, nursing, and teacher education. Campus culture is active, close-knit, and spirited, driven by a wide array of student organizations and competitive NCAA Division II Warrior athletics in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). A defining feature of ESU is its prime location near the Delaware Water Gap, which provides undergraduates with unique access to outdoor recreation, environmental field research, and robust regional clinical partnerships.

Wikipedia:East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) is a public university in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE).

Location

East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301-2999 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

ABE · Lehigh Valley

28 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$11,536$19,502

Housing & food (on campus)$11,164$11,164

Books & supplies$1,068$1,068

Cost of attendance$27,917$35,883 est.

Average net price$18,134Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$19,502

In-state: $11,536

Housing & food (on campus)$11,164

Books & supplies$1,068

Cost of attendance$35,883 est.

In-state: $27,917

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $18,134

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students

$0–30k

$15,365

$30–48k

$14,511

$48–75k

$17,382

$75–110k

$21,135

$110k+

$22,892

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Grants from the school

84% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $5,132

Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

44%

Within 4 yrs

29%

Back for yr 2

72%

Transferred

29%

Pell students: 34.9% · others: 51.7%

8 yrs after starting

48% graduated · 32% transferred · 20% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings

6 yrs after entry$44,290

10 yrs after entry$56,148

Debt

Median at graduation$24,218

Monthly payment$257

Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$26k

90th percentile$31,000

Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in

Admit rate

92%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1084

R 500–590 · M 500–590

ACT midpoint

Comp 22–23 · E 20–24 · M 20–24

SAT middle 50%: 1000–1180

40080012001600

Admitted students

Admit rate: men 91.5% · women 92.4%

Yield: 18.9% of admitted students enroll

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Essay prompts

If East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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Student Body

Gender

Men 45%Women 55%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

21 : 1

Pell grant

41%

First-gen

40%

Family income

$50,096

Independent

13%

Veterans

Age at entry

21.0

Part-time

Where first-years come from

In state (PA)

79.7%

Out of state

19.2%

International

1.1%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NJ 175 · NY 50 · MD 14 · DE 7 · FL 3

Race & ethnicity

White

52%

Hispanic

19%

Black

21%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division II with football

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Field Hockey
Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Women's
Lacrosse
Women's
Other Sports
Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming
Women's
Tennis
Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's
Wrestling
Men's · Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs

After 6 yrs

$44,290

After 10 yrs

$56,148

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness86

Business Administration, Management and Operations78

Psychology, General75

Criminal Justice and Corrections66

Biology, General60

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas45

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods42

Communication and Media Studies37

Special Education and Teaching34

Communications Technologies/Technicians33

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology29

Computer and Information Sciences, General25

Social Work25

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions25

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing25

Accounting and Related Services23

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$25M

Full-time faculty

75%

Faculty salary

$10,957/mo

Teaching spend

$8,277

per student

Federal loans

57%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (larger programs)

Research activity

Research college or university

$4M research spending

Undergraduate profile