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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was established in 1893 as the East Stroudsburg Normal School. It was later renamed the East Stroudsburg State Teachers College and became East Stroudsburg State College in 1960. It gained university status in 1983 and settled on its present name in the same year. The main campus covers more than 210 acres in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. ESU is organized into various colleges. These include:
The sports teams of ESU are known as the Warriors. Though most teams at ESU competes in the NCAA Division II, the wrestling and volleyball teams of the university compete in the NCAA Division I. Its athletics department fields more than 10 men's and women's sports teams.
Some of the notable alumni of ESU are Noah Samara, the founder of WorldSpace; Jim Saxton, U.S. Congressman from New Jersey; and Mike Reichenbach, linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1984-1989.
Students attend East Stroudsburg University in East Stroudsburg, PA, 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, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
East Stroudsburg University is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 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 7,053 students at East Stroudsburg University (as of 2007).
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.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania will provide:
* challenging and contemporary undergraduate and graduate curricula that engage and equip students to critically appraise and apply knowledge in their lives and chosen fields of study
* a learning community that promotes diversity and views teaching as the university's primary focus
* varied opportunities for student and faculty research, creative endeavors and involvement in public service
* leadership and service in the educational, cultural and economic development of the region."
More complete details are provided below.
East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania
200 Prospect Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-2999
General Phone: (570) 422-3211
http://www.esu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 434 | elementary school teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, reading teaching, secondary teaching, early childhood education, health teaching, instructional media design |
| Liberal Arts | 216 | sociology, history, English, social services, political science, economics, Spanish language, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 200 | exercise science, sports and fitness management, parks and recreation management, rehabilitation, athletic trainer, health and fitness |
| Science | 96 | biology, environmental biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, geology, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 92 | psychology |
| Business And Management | 85 | business management |
| Media | 76 | communication studies, communications tech |
| Hospitality | 56 | hospitality management, hospitality administration |
| Medical Support And Technology | 41 | speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 37 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 27 | computer and info science, computer security |
| Design | 11 | graphic design |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 9 | visual and performing arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Medicine | 6 | public health |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy |
| Medical Administration | 3 | health services administration |
Number of programs and degrees for East Stroudsburg University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,136 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 275 | 17 |
In 2007, East Stroudsburg University had a total enrollment of 7,053 students (6,277 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 66% |
| New Jersey | 26% |
| New York | 6% |
| Delaware | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 63 % |
East Stroudsburg University offers campus housing for 2,126 of its 6,277 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,562 | 3,547 | 64% | 1,248 | 35% |
| Men | 2,363 | 1,421 | 60% | 526 | 37% |
| Women | 3,199 | 2,126 | 66% | 722 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 510 |
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 |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,809 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,664 |
| Room and board | $ 5,686 |
| Room charge | $ 3,788 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,898 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,305 |
Financial Aid:
East Stroudsburg University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332000)
East Stroudsburg University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 103 | 71 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 42 | 48 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 55 | $94,309 | 31 | $93,734 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 42 | $74,205 | 31 | $74,937 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 41 | $59,935 | 45 | $59,559 |
| Instructor | academic year | 19 | $42,199 | 21 | $42,842 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 157 | $73,648 | 128 | $68,817 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 98 | 111 | 209 |
| Football | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Track | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Baseball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 26 | 87 | 113 |
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
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
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 ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets East Stroudsburg University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (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 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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