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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg University

East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18301-2999

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a public institution in East Stroudsburg with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1078, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.6K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

44% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,148 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,089.

Established
1893
Type
Public
Division
Division II

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93%Acceptance
1078SAT Avg
4,611Students
20:1Student:Faculty
44%Grad Rate
$56,148Earnings 10yr
$15,089Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1078

Reading & WritingMid: 530
480590
MathMid: 525
490580

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2025

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

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,036
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,002
Room & Board$11,154
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$24,369
Average Net Price$15,089
Median Debt at Graduation$24,218
Monthly Payment (10yr)$257

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,003
$30–48K$12,766
$48–75K$15,326
$75–110K$18,725
$110K+$19,841

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

42.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-1.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

30

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

6

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

4

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

9

Drug Arrests

7

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (89)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

71%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
4,611
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Black 21%
Hispanic 18%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate43.8%
Freshman Retention71.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,290
10 Years$56,148

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

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History What today is East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was founded in 1893 as a private preparatory school for teachers and then known as the East Stroudsburg Normal School.
  • Ownership was transferred to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1920, and the name was changed to East Stroudsburg State Normal School.
  • In 1960, additional curricula were added and the school's name then became East Stroudsburg State College.
  • The State System of Higher Education was authorized by Senate Bill 506 to assume its current name in 1983.
  • ^ "About ESU", East Stroudsburg University, accessed December 10, 2010.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from PA state average

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
64 mi(111 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
72 mi(125 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
232 mi(402 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ABE Lehigh Valley28 mi
TTN Trenton-Mercer53 mi
EWR Newark Liberty56 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA232 mi · ~6h 42m drive
New York, NY64 mi · ~1h 51m drive
Hartford, CT140 mi · ~4h 3m drive
Providence, RI203 mi · ~5h 52m drive
Albany, NY136 mi · ~3h 56m drive
Syracuse, NY150 mi · ~4h 20m drive
Rochester, NY195 mi · ~5h 38m drive
Buffalo, NY231 mi · ~6h 40m drive
Philadelphia, PA72 mi · ~2h 5m drive
Pittsburgh, PA255 mi · ~7h 22m drive
Harrisburg, PA103 mi · ~2h 59m drive
Newark, NJ55 mi · ~1h 35m drive
Trenton, NJ58 mi · ~1h 41m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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