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Eastern University

Saint Davids, PA · Suburb · 2,404 students
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$26,662
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
55%
Graduation rate
54% typical
$51,655
Earnings 10 years on
$55,177 typical
91%
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located on a scenic Main Line campus outside Philadelphia, Eastern University is a private Christian institution renowned for integrating faith, reason, and social justice across its academic offerings. The university features standout programs in nursing, education, and business, alongside the distinctive Templeton Honors College, which provides a rigorous Great Books-centered classical education. Student life revolves around a close-knit, service-minded community characterized by vibrant chapel gatherings, NCAA Division III athletics, and easy access to cultural and professional opportunities in Philadelphia. Eastern is further set apart by its deep commitment to ethical leadership and a picturesque campus environment defined by historic architecture and Willow Lake.

Location
Saint Davids, PA, 19087-3696 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
PHL · Philadelphia
14 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$38,400
Housing & food (on campus)$13,498
Books & supplies$1,312
Cost of attendance$55,001
Average net price$26,662
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$38,400
Housing & food (on campus)$13,498
Books & supplies$1,312
Cost of attendance$55,001
Average net price$26,662
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$26,557
$30–48k
$22,232
$48–75k
$23,373
$75–110k
$25,963
$110k+
$32,353
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $22,180
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
55%
Within 4 yrs
50%
Back for yr 2
65%
Transferred
19%
Pell students: 52.0% · others: 67.4% 
8 yrs after starting
58% graduated · 26% transferred · 16% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$41,580
10 yrs after entry$51,655
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$9.5k–$28.1k
90th percentile$39,200
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
91%
Test policy
Test optional
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 90.5% · women 91.4% 
Yield: 21.0% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 37%Women 63%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
21 : 1
Pell grant
42%
First-gen
36%
Family income
$36,522
Independent
40%
Age at entry
25.0
Part-time
30%
Where first-years come from
In state (PA)
62.1%
Out of state
37.7%
International
0.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NJ 81 · MD 41 · DE 24 · FL 15 · NY 12

Race & ethnicity
White
41%
Hispanic
17%
Black
27%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$41,580
After 10 yrs
$51,655
Business Administration, Management and Operations51
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods46
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services33
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing32
Psychology, General19
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness15
Mathematics14
Criminal Justice and Corrections12
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries11
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General9
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology7
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other6
Social Work6
Computer Science5
Accounting and Related Services5
Marketing5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$34M
Full-time faculty
27%
Faculty salary
$5,855/mo
Teaching spend
$4,064
per student
Federal loans
57%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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