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The nearest major airport is Philadelphia PHL (PHL), about 14 miles away.

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Eastern University Campus Tours & Visits — Saint Davids, PA

Known for business

Eastern University is a private institution in Saint Davids with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 2K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,655 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,885.

94%

Acceptance

—

SAT Avg

1,978

Undergrads

19:1

Student : Faculty

56%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$51,655

Earnings 10yr

$25,885

Avg Net Price

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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Eastern University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,420

Room & Board$13,168

Books & Supplies$1,424

Total Cost of Attendance$53,293

Average Net Price$25,885

Median Debt at Graduation$25,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,050

$30–48K$23,039

$48–75K$23,123

$75–110K$23,638

$110K+$32,882

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

44.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.0%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,000

Programs (77)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.0%

Freshman Retention70.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,580

10 Years$51,655

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

71%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

1,978

Gender Split

60% / 40%

Women / Men

First Generation

36%

Pell Grant Recipients

36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 39%

Black 28%

Hispanic 15%

Asian 2%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 5%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

13 mi(23 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

85 mi(147 min)

Pittsburghpop. 300K

245 mi(425 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PHLPhiladelphia PHL14 mi

TTNTrenton-Mercer33 mi

ABELehigh Valley42 mi

Distance to Cities

Philadelphia, PA13 mi

~23 min drive

Trenton, NJ35 mi

~1h 1m drive

Newark, NJ79 mi

~2h 17m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Eastern University

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Delaware Valley University

King's College

Wilkes University

Point Park University

Admissions

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (77)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

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