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Eastern University

Saint Davids, Pennsylvania 19087-3696

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.6%

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

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

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).

Programs (77)

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%

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.

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

PHL Philadelphia PHL14 mi
TTN Trenton-Mercer33 mi
ABE Lehigh Valley42 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA275 mi · ~7h 57m drive
New York, NY85 mi · ~2h 27m drive
Hartford, CT184 mi · ~5h 19m drive
Providence, RI240 mi · ~6h 56m drive
Albany, NY198 mi · ~5h 43m drive
Syracuse, NY211 mi · ~6h 6m drive
Rochester, NY244 mi · ~7h 3m drive
Buffalo, NY267 mi · ~7h 43m drive
Philadelphia, PA13 mi · ~23 min drive
Pittsburgh, PA245 mi · ~7h 5m drive
Harrisburg, PA82 mi · ~2h 22m drive
Newark, NJ79 mi · ~2h 17m drive
Trenton, NJ35 mi · ~1h 1m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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