Campus Vibe
Tight-knitSuburban
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.
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94%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,978Students
19:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$51,655Earnings 10yr
$25,885Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate93.6%
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
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$25,885
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
4400.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (77)
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%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate56.0%
Freshman Retention70.6%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$41,580
8 Years$47,074
10 Years$51,655
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$41,900
Men
$58,700
Rankings
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)