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Eastern University
Admission at Eastern University is close to open (90.8%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $51,655 median earnings below before the application.
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Eastern University occupies suburban Saint Davids, PA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its American Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $90,697 four years out. 41.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,404 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 65.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
The numbers above and the majors table below tell the measurable half of that story.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Eastern University received 2,852 applications and admitted 2,670 (93.6%), with 503 enrolling.
How Eastern University compares
| Eastern University | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 90.8% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $38,400 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $51,655 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
At $51,655, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($62,101). Look at Eastern University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $38,400 regardless of where you're from. At Eastern University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,404 undergrads, Eastern University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
54% graduate within six years. Roughly 46% don't — ask a Eastern University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Eastern University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,697 |
| Marketing | $63,825 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,237 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,371 |
| Criminology | $56,695 |
| Psychology, General | $47,539 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,736 |
| Social Work | $46,324 |
Median earnings for these 8 Eastern University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $51,655 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 32 additional Eastern University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is Eastern University's acceptance rate?
93.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,670 admitted from 2,852 applicants.
How much does Eastern University cost?
At Eastern University, published tuition is $38,400 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Eastern University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Eastern University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $51,655 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania — 92% admitted
- Delaware Valley University — 93.2% admitted
- Gwynedd Mercy University — 89.6% admitted
- Carlow University — 87% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.