Eastern University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,760

2.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$21,900

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.102%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

93.6%

2,852 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

6,981

38.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

57.4%

175 Graduates

About

Eastern University is a higher education institution located in Delaware County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Eastern University were Data Science, General (468 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (236 degrees), and Curriculum & Instruction (64 degrees).

In 2023, 1,453 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Eastern University. 57.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (744 degrees), 2.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (266 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Eastern University is $36,760, which is $12,185 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Eastern University was 0.102%, corresponding to 1 out of the 984 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Eastern University is $36,760, which is $12,185 more 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 $21,900.

In 2023, 90% of undergraduate students attending Eastern University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,760

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Eastern University was $36,760. The cost of tuition at Eastern University is $12,185 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$21,900

2023 Value

17.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Eastern University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,900. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Eastern University grew by 17.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Eastern University (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

$11,059

Room and Board

$1,396

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Eastern University was of $11,059 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.28% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,396. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.05% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Eastern University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.1% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Eastern University (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.

0.102%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Eastern University was 0.102%, which represents 1 out of the 984 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

Eastern University received 2,852 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 4.74% annual growth. Out of those 2,852 applicants, 2,670 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 93.6% acceptance rate.

There were 6,981 students enrolled at Eastern University in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Eastern University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

93.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,670

Accepted Out of 2,852

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Eastern University was 93.6% (2,670 admissions from 2,852 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 63.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 4.74%, while admissions grew by 41%.

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

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Eastern University 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

Eastern University had a total enrollment of 6,981 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Eastern University is 2,660 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,321. This means that 38.1% of students enrolled at Eastern University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Eastern University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.2% White, 22% Black or African American, 11% Hispanic or Latino, 5.97% Asian, 2.68% Two or More Races, 0.229% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Eastern University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28%), followed by White Male (19.6%) and Black or African American Male (13.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.5%), followed by White Male (21.1%) and Black or African American Female (14.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Eastern University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,981 students. The full-time enrollment at Eastern University is 2,660 and the part-time enrollment is 4,321. This means that 38.1% of students enrolled at Eastern University 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 Eastern University (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 Eastern University was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Eastern University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,296 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,536 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
766 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Eastern University is 47.2% White, 22% Black or African American, 11% Hispanic or Latino, 5.97% Asian, 2.68% Two or More Races, 0.229% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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, 596 students (8.54%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 221 more women than men received degrees from Eastern University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Eastern University is white (744 degrees awarded). There were 2.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (266 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Eastern University is Data Science, General (468 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (236 degrees) and Curriculum & Instruction (64 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Eastern University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (469 degrees awarded), Theology (96 degrees), and Education (260 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 Eastern University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,619,336 people), Secondary school teachers (510,840 people), Education administrators (311,114 people), Special education teachers (231,259 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (225,542 people).

The most specialized majors at Eastern University in 2023 are Interdisciplinary Studies (469 degrees awarded), Theology (96 degrees), Education (260 degrees), Human Sciences (34 degrees), and Psychology (90 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 Eastern University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Financial examiners, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Eastern University are Interdisciplinary Studies (469 degrees awarded), Theology (96 degrees), Education (260 degrees), Human Sciences (34 degrees), and Psychology (90 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 Eastern University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,097,774 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (399,724 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (359,469 people), Outpatient care centers (220,656 people), and Individual & family services (196,875 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Data Science, General
468 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
236 degrees awarded
Curriculum & Instruction
64 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Eastern University was Data Science, General with 468 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Eastern University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

616

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

837

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 616 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern University, which is 0.736 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (837).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Eastern University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 291 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern University in Data Science, General, which is 1.63 times more than the 178 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 178 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern University in Data Science, General, which is 0.612 times less than the 291 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

55%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 55% of students graduating from Eastern University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (69%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Eastern University is Female and White (69% 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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.14% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
744 degrees awarded
Black or African American
266 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
140 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Eastern University is white (744 degrees awarded). There were 2.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (266 degrees).

9.64% of degree recipients (140 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
443 degrees awarded
White Male
301 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
161 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Eastern University is white female (443 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (301 degrees).

Operations

Eastern University has an endowment valued at nearly $31.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.89M (9.29%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Eastern University had a total salary expenditure of 66.1M. Eastern University employs 40 Assistant professors, 28 Professors and 20 Lecturers. Most academics at Eastern University are Female Assistant professor (28), Male Professor (17), and Female Lecturer (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 95 employees, Management, with 84 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 34 employees.

Endowment

$31.2M

2023 Endowment

5.95%

growth from 2022

Eastern University has an endowment valued at about $31.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Eastern University grew 5.95% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $18.5M 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 Eastern University (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: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$26.7M

2023 Salaries

19.2%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Eastern University paid a median of $26.7M in salaries, which represents 40.4% of their overall expenditure ($66.1M) and a 19.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.72% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.861% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$7.26M

Instructional Salaries

110

Number of Employees

In 2023, Eastern University paid a total of $7.26M to 110 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.2% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

40 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

95 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Eastern University were Assistant professor with 40 employees, Professor with 28 employees, and Lecturer with 20 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 95 employees, Management with 84 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 34 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Lecturer

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Eastern University was Female Assistant professor with 28 employees, Male Professor with 17 employees, and Female Lecturer with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Eastern University.

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