East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,716

2023 Average Net Price

$15,318

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

92.9%

7,398 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,460

83.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

43.8%

561 Graduates

About

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a higher education institution located in Monroe County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania were General Business Administration & Management (78 degrees awarded), General Psychology (75 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (66 degrees).

In 2023, 1,290 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. 61.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (820 degrees), 4.46 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (184 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is $7,716, which is $−16,859 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,910 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is $7,716, which is $16,859 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,318.

In 2023, 75% of undergraduate students attending East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,716

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was $7,716. The cost of tuition at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is $−16,859 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,318

2023 Value

11.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,318. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania grew by 11.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,050

Room and Board

$1,364

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was of $10,050 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.807% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,364. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 11.8% with respect to 2022, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1910 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania received 7,398 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 30.3% annual growth. Out of those 7,398 applicants, 6,871 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.9% acceptance rate.

There were 5,460 students enrolled at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2023. 17% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania has an overall enrollment yield of 20.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

6,871

Accepted Out of 7,398

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was 92.9% (6,871 admissions from 7,398 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 93.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 30.3%, while admissions grew by 29.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

17%

Submission Percentage (2023)

241

Scores Submitted (2023)

17% of enrolled first-time students at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania had a total enrollment of 5,460 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 4,572 students and the part-time enrollment is 888. This means that 83.7% of students enrolled at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.3% White, 18.7% Black or African American, 16.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.88% Two or More Races, 1.76% Asian, 0.147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.128% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.8%), followed by White Male (22.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.1%), followed by White Male (20.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,460 students. The full-time enrollment at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 4,572 and the part-time enrollment is 888. This means that 83.7% of students enrolled at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,020 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,022 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
915 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 55.3% White, 18.7% Black or African American, 16.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.88% Two or More Races, 1.76% Asian, 0.147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.128% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 125 students (2.29%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 306 more women than men received degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is white (820 degrees awarded). There were 4.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (184 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is General Business Administration & Management (78 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (75 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (66 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (33 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (112 degrees), and Education (234 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,566,231 people), Secondary school teachers (573,934 people), Physicians (423,033 people), Education administrators (293,600 people), and Other managers (243,282 people).

The most specialized majors at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2023 are Communication Technologies (33 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (112 degrees), Education (234 degrees), Biology (105 degrees), and History (17 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Nurse anesthetists, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are Communication Technologies (33 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (112 degrees), Education (234 degrees), Biology (105 degrees), and History (17 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are Elementary & secondary schools (2,852,440 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (598,910 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (488,311 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (382,830 people), and Offices of physicians (223,803 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
78 degrees awarded
General Psychology
75 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
66 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was General Business Administration & Management with 78 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

492

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

798

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 492 degrees were awarded to men at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, which is 0.617 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (798).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 63 degrees were awarded to men at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.8 times more than the 35 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 54 degrees were awarded to men at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in General Psychology, which is 2.57 times more than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 36% of students graduating from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (77.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is Male and Asian (77.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
820 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
184 degrees awarded
Black or African American
176 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is white (820 degrees awarded). There were 4.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (184 degrees).

2.71% of degree recipients (35 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
524 degrees awarded
White Male
296 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
106 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is white female (524 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (296 degrees).

Operations

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania has an endowment valued at nearly $23.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.26M (9.5%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania had a total salary expenditure of 107M. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania employs 90 Professors, 56 Associate professors and 40 Assistant professors. Most academics at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are Male Professor (57), Female Professor (33), and Female Associate professor (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are: Business and Financial Operations, with 100 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 65 employees, and Service with 54 employees.

Endowment

$23.8M

2023 Endowment

8.26%

growth from 2022

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania has an endowment valued at about $23.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania grew 8.26% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $25.9M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$47.5M

2023 Salaries

3.98%

decline from 2022

In 2023, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania paid a median of $47.5M in salaries, which represents 44.3% of their overall expenditure ($107M) and a 3.98% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.615% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.6% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$21M

Instructional Salaries

220

Number of Employees

In 2023, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania paid a total of $21M to 220 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

90 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

100 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania were Professor with 90 employees, Associate professor with 56 employees, and Assistant professor with 40 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania were Business and Financial Operations with 100 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 65 employees, and Service with 54 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was Male Professor with 57 employees, Female Professor with 33 employees, and Female Associate professor with 30 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.

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