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Eastern University is located in a large suburb, in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania. 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.
Students at Eastern University often study business and management and medical adminstration.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 490 to 600 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 590 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 3,702 students (3,147 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Eastern University.
The school serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Pennsylvania Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Eastern University
1300 Eagle Rd
Saint Davids, PA 19087-3696
General Phone: (610) 341-5800
Admissions Phone: (610) 341-5967
Financial Aid Phone: (610) 341-5842
http://www.eastern.edu
Eastern University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 437 | business management, business and related services, MIS, accounting, marketing studies, non-profit management, accounting and finance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 138 | ministry, theology, youth ministry, pastoral counseling, missionary studies, bible studies, philosophy, theological and ministerial studies |
| Education And Teaching | 112 | education courses, elementary school teaching, college student counseling, teacher education and development, school counseling, special ed |
| Liberal Arts | 86 | liberal arts and sciences, English language and literature, Spanish language, history, political science, sociology, urban studies, international development, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 46 | various nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 39 | psychology, school psychology |
| Medical Adminstration | 33 | health and medical administrative |
| Media | 24 | communication studies |
| Family And Social Work | 16 | social work |
| Music | 14 | music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | exercise science |
| Science | 10 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, biochemistry, chemistry, astronomy |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | multimedia |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | stagecraft, dance |
Number of programs and degrees for Eastern University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 543 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 349 | 10 |
| First-professional degree | 42 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 22 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 22 | 1 |
In 2005, Eastern University had a total enrollment of 3,702 students (3,147 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 33% |
| Women | 67% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 63% |
| Graduate | 37% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 49% |
| New Jersey | 18% |
| Maryland | 9% |
| New York | 5% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Delaware | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
Eastern University offers campus housing for 1,100 of its 3,147 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,170 | 902 | 77% | 404 | 45% |
| Men | 387 | 260 | 67% | 134 | 52% |
| Women | 783 | 642 | 82% | 270 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 3% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (610) 341-5967
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,830 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,830 |
| Room and board | $ 7,840 |
| Room charge | $ 4,280 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,560 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Eastern University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 325900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (610) 341-5842
Eastern University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 21 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 26 | 23 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 8 |
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 | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $60,804 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $71,226 | 4 | $73,658 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $52,933 | 15 | $52,967 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $44,590 | 14 | $46,181 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $42,567 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $57,176 | 38 | $51,331 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
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
Development Economics and International Development
Economics, General
Economics, Other
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
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
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Eastern University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 placement services 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) NCAA athletic conference member
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