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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:
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).
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.
Students at Eastern University often study music and business and management.
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.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
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.
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.
Eastern University
1300 Eagle Rd
Saint Davids, PA 19087-3696
General Phone: (610) 341-5800
http://www.eastern.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 429 | business management, business and related services, MIS, marketing studies, accounting and finance, non-profit management, accounting, international business, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 137 | education courses, elementary school teaching, college student counseling, school counseling, special ed, teacher education and development |
| Religion And Philosophy | 107 | ministry, youth ministry, theology, pastoral counseling, missionary studies, bible studies, philosophy |
| Liberal Arts | 94 | liberal arts and sciences, English language and literature, history, sociology, political science, Spanish language, urban studies, French language, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 69 | various nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 37 | psychology, school psychology |
| Medical Administration | 32 | health and medical administrative |
| Music | 26 | music, music performance |
| Science | 23 | biology, biochemistry, biological and biomedical sciences, ecology and population biology, chemistry, astronomy, chemistry courses |
| Media | 20 | communication studies |
| Family And Social Work | 20 | social work |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | exercise science |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 3 | multimedia |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | dance |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for Eastern University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 560 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 389 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 29 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 29 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 12 | 2 |
In 2007, Eastern University had a total enrollment of 4,291 students (3,646 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 57% |
| Graduate | 35% |
| First Professional | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 22% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 51% |
| New Jersey | 16% |
| Maryland | 8% |
| New York | 4% |
| Delaware | 4% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,343 | 1,068 | 80% | 419 | 39% |
| Men | 475 | 363 | 76% | 148 | 41% |
| Women | 868 | 705 | 81% | 271 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 11 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 24 |
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 |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 32 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 28 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 19 |
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 | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $65,472 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $55,723 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $73,543 | 9 | $59,898 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $71,745 | 8 | $69,188 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 28 | $55,620 | 17 | $54,385 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $45,689 | 9 | $46,156 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $44,353 | 15 | $44,305 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 63 | $58,311 | 49 | $52,204 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
| Track | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Eastern University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
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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