Students attend East Stroudsburg University in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. East Stroudsburg University degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in hospitality, science, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
East Stroudsburg University is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 540.
East Stroudsburg University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 6,793 students at East Stroudsburg University (as of 2005).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. East Stroudsburg University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania
200 Prospect St
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-2999
General Phone: (570) 422-3211
Admissions Phone: (570) 422-3577
Financial Aid Phone: (570) 422-2820
http://www.esu.edu
East Stroudsburg University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 441 | elementary school teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, secondary teaching, reading teaching, early childhood education, health teaching, instructional media design |
| Liberal Arts | 196 | sociology, English, political science, history, social services, economics, Spanish language, geography, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 155 | health and fitness, exercise science, rehabilitation, parks and recreation management, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management |
| Science | 100 | biology, environmental biology, marine biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry, geology, ... |
| Business And Management | 90 | business management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 89 | psychology |
| Media | 76 | communication studies, communications tech |
| Hospitality | 44 | hospitality management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 44 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 32 | computer and info science, computer security |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 27 | audiology and speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Medicine | 13 | public health |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 11 | visual and performing arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy |
| Design | 3 | graphic design |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for East Stroudsburg University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,034 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 305 | 18 |
In 2005, East Stroudsburg University had a total enrollment of 6,793 students (5,907 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 73% |
| New Jersey | 22% |
| New York | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
East Stroudsburg University offers campus housing for 2,132 of its 5,907 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,812 | 3,355 | 70% | 1,175 | 35% |
| Men | 2,058 | 1,334 | 65% | 461 | 35% |
| Women | 2,754 | 2,021 | 73% | 714 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 540 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 1% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (570) 422-3577
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,399 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,822 |
| Room and board | $ 4,794 |
| Room charge | $ 3,098 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,696 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,327 |
Financial Aid:
East Stroudsburg University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (570) 422-2820
East Stroudsburg University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 105 | 76 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 31 | 30 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 51 | $87,407 | 28 | $87,092 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 44 | $69,043 | 30 | $69,085 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 33 | $52,845 | 31 | $53,606 |
| Instructor | academic year | 19 | $41,306 | 19 | $41,068 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 147 | $68,193 | 108 | $64,382 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 94 | 107 | 201 |
| Football | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Basketball | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| Track | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| Baseball | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 27 | 76 | 103 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Environmental Biology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets East Stroudsburg University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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