Eastern University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Eastern University is a private nonprofit institution located in Saint Davids, Pennsylvania with approximately 2,404 undergraduate students enrolled. Eastern University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The average net price after financial aid is $26,662 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, and the typical graduate earns $48,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
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The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 94% acceptance rate and small campus (under 2,000 undergrads) make this accessible and personal, and the $18,000 median debt at graduation is genuinely low compared to many private schools. However, the 56% graduation rate is a real concern — nearly half of students who start don't finish — and median earnings of $48,100 a decade out suggest limited financial upside for the cost. Worth considering if you connect strongly with its Christian mission and want a tight-knit community, but ask hard questions about academic support and why so many students leave before finishing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Eastern University graduates earn most above the national rate in Communication and Media Studies ($58,371 vs $56,359 nationally), and most below it in Business Administration, Management and Operations ($60,237 vs $68,257).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 51 | $60,237 | $68,257 | −$8,020 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 46 | $46,736 | $47,382 | −$646 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 32 | $90,697 | $88,910 | +$1,787 |
| Psychology, General | 19 | $47,539 | $50,706 | −$3,167 |
| Social Work | 6 | $46,324 | $51,790 | −$5,466 |
| Marketing | 5 | $63,825 | $69,303 | −$5,478 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 3 | $58,371 | $56,359 | +$2,012 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,404 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Eastern University?
Eastern University has an acceptance rate of 91%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Eastern University hard to get into?
Not especially. Eastern University has an acceptance rate of 91%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Eastern University cost?
The average net price at Eastern University is about $26,662 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Eastern University?
Eastern University has a graduation rate of 54%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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