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Eastern University

Eastern University

Eastern University, also known as EU, is a private, co-educational, Christian university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1925 as a department of Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. It became an independent institution in 1952 and was granted the status of university in 2001. The main campus is spread across an area of 92 acres. The university operates four major campuses. Eastern offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:

  • Campolo School for Social Change
  • Esperanza College
  • Palmer Theological Seminary
  • School of the Arts and Sciences

Eastern University has an active student life. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. Some of the major clubs are The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), EU Student Athletic Trainers Association (ECSATA), and Pennsylvania Student Education Association (PSEA).

Overview of Eastern University

Eastern University is located in a large suburb, in Saint Davids, PA. The school is officially a American Baptist school. Eastern University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

Students at Eastern University often study music and business and management.

Eastern University Selectivity

The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 460 to 590 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 570 or higher on the math SAT.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.

Student Body

Eastern University offers classes to 4,291 students (3,646 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.

Student Life

Eastern University serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Eastern University does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Pennsylvania Athletic Conference competitions.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"University: www.eastern.edu/welcome/missionstatement Seminary: www.palmersseminary.edu/mission.html"

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Eastern University

Eastern University
1300 Eagle Rd
Saint Davids, PA 19087-3696
General Phone: (610) 341-5800
http://www.eastern.edu

Eastern University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management429business management, business and related services, MIS, marketing studies, accounting and finance, non-profit management, accounting, international business, ...
Education And Teaching137education courses, elementary school teaching, college student counseling, school counseling, special ed, teacher education and development
Religion And Philosophy107ministry, youth ministry, theology, pastoral counseling, missionary studies, bible studies, philosophy
Liberal Arts94liberal arts and sciences, English language and literature, history, sociology, political science, Spanish language, urban studies, French language, ...
Nursing And Emergency Medicine69various nursing
Therapy And Counseling37psychology, school psychology
Medical Administration32health and medical administrative
Music26music, music performance
Science23biology, biochemistry, biological and biomedical sciences, ecology and population biology, chemistry, astronomy, chemistry courses
Media20communication studies
Family And Social Work20social work
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy15exercise science
Mathematics3mathematics
Photography And Commercial Art3multimedia
Drama And Performing Arts2dance
Conservation And Resource Management1environmental studies
Fine Arts1art history and criticism

Number of programs and degrees for Eastern University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree56042
Master's degree38910
Associate's degree291
First-professional degree291
Doctor's degree122

Student Body

In 2007, Eastern University had a total enrollment of 4,291 students (3,646 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men35%
Women65%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate57%
Graduate35%
First Professional8%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White56%
Black22%
Hispanic6%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Unknown12%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1917%
20-2118%
22-2410%
25-2913%
30-349%
35-398%
40-4913%
50-649%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Pennsylvania51%
New Jersey16%
Maryland8%
New York4%
Delaware4%
Connecticut4%
Massachusetts2%
Virginia2%
New Hampshire1%
(International Students)1%
Maine1%
Florida1%
Rhode Island1%

Eastern University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time76 %

Eastern University Room and Board (2007)

Eastern University offers campus housing for 1,210 of its 3,646 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Chesterbrook, 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 20 meals per week.

Eastern University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,3431,06880%41939%
Men47536376%14841%
Women86870581%27138%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal460590
SAT Math450570
SAT Writing460590
ACT Verbal1122
ACT Math1625
ACT Composite1524

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT96%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT3%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Eastern University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 21,395
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 21,395
Room and board$ 8,350
Room charge$ 4,550
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,800
Books and supplies$ 1,200
Other expenses$ 3,600

Financial Aid:
Eastern University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 325900)

Eastern University Faculty

Eastern University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured3222
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2817
Non-tenured and not on tenure track819

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*0*
Associate professorcalendar year0*3$65,472
Assistant professorcalendar year1*2*
Instructorcalendar year2*4$55,723
All faculty totalcalendar year5$73,5439$59,898

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year20$71,7458$69,188
Associate professoracademic year28$55,62017$54,385
Assistant professoracademic year12$45,6899$46,156
Instructoracademic year3$44,35315$44,305
All faculty totalacademic year63$58,31149$52,204

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Eastern University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballPennsylvania Athletic Conference
BaseballPennsylvania Athletic Conference
TrackPennsylvania Athletic Conference

Eastern University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation

LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
French Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other

MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Intermedia/Multimedia

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry

SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
School Psychology

Eastern University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Eastern University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%Eastern University % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Eastern University % of degrees in business and management
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Eastern University % students 40 years or older
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Eastern University % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Eastern University % of degrees in music
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%Eastern University % of degrees in medical adminstration
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Eastern University Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Eastern University Number of students
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Eastern University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
American Baptist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
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)
NCAA athletic conference member

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