East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,288

2021 Average Net Price

$16,674

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.92%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

93.4%

3,054 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

5,129

79.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

48.6%

617 Graduates

About

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a higher education institution located in Monroe County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania were General Psychology (83 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (78 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (62 degrees).

In 2021, 1,426 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. 60.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (940 degrees), 5.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (184 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is $8,288, which is $−14,896 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is $8,288, which is $−14,896 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,674.

In 2021, 62% of undergraduate students attending East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,288

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was $8,288. The cost of tuition at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is $−14,896 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,674

2021 Value

9.87%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,674. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania grew by 9.87%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,970

Room and Board

$1,364

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was of $9,970 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,364. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 6.9% with respect to 2020, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.92%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was 2.92%, which represents 56 out of the 1920 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania received 3,054 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 34.8% annual growth. Out of those 3,054 applicants, 2,852 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 93.4% acceptance rate.

There were 5,129 students enrolled at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2021. 42% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania has an overall enrollment yield of 23.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

93.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,852

Accepted Out of 3,054

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was 93.4% (2,852 admissions from 3,054 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 90.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 34.8%, while admissions declined by −32.7%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

42%

Submission Percentage (2021)

288

Scores Submitted (2021)

42% of enrolled first-time students at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania had a total enrollment of 5,129 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 4,096 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,033. This means that 79.9% of students enrolled at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57% White, 17.4% Black or African American, 15% Hispanic or Latino, 3.53% Two or More Races, 1.81% Asian, 0.214% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.156% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.3%), followed by White Male (22.5%) and Black or African American Male (9.94%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.4%), followed by White Male (20.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.16%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,129 students. The full-time enrollment at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 4,096 and the part-time enrollment is 1,033. This means that 79.9% of students enrolled at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,923 enrolled students
Black or African American
895 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
767 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 57% White, 17.4% Black or African American, 15% Hispanic or Latino, 3.53% Two or More Races, 1.81% Asian, 0.214% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.156% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 198 students (3.86%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 312 more women than men received degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is white (940 degrees awarded). There were 5.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (184 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is General Psychology (83 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (78 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (62 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (30 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (131 degrees), and History (26 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,710,243 people), Secondary school teachers (485,184 people), Physicians (406,987 people), Education administrators (288,064 people), and Postsecondary teachers (229,762 people).

The most specialized majors at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2021 are Communication Technologies (30 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (131 degrees), History (26 degrees), EDUCATION. (223 degrees), and Biology (100 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are Communication Technologies (30 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (131 degrees), History (26 degrees), EDUCATION. (223 degrees), and Biology (100 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are Elementary & secondary schools (2,915,210 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (588,454 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (521,765 people), Offices of physicians (216,608 people), and Outpatient care centers (148,111 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.

Most Common (2021)

General Psychology
83 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
78 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
62 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was General Psychology with 83 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

557

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

869

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 557 degrees were awarded to men at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, which is 0.641 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (869).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 56 degrees were awarded to men at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.55 times more than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 68 degrees were awarded to men at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in General Psychology, which is 4.53 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 37% of students graduating from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (64.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is Female and White (64.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
940 degrees awarded
Black or African American
184 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
159 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is white (940 degrees awarded). There were 5.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (184 degrees).

2.38% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
580 degrees awarded
White Male
360 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
119 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is white female (580 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (360 degrees).

Operations

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania has an endowment valued at nearly $25M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 792k (3.17%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania had a total salary expenditure of 114M. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania employs 90 Professors, 59 Associate professors and 39 Assistant professors. Most academics at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are Male Professor (60), Female Associate professor (32), and Female Professor (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are: Business and Financial Operations, with 101 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 66 employees, and Service with 58 employees.

Endowment

$25M

2021 Endowment

23.9%

growth from 2020

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania has an endowment valued at about $25M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania grew 23.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $25.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$49.2M

2021 Salaries

6.6%

decline from 2020

In 2021, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania paid a median of $49.2M in salaries, which represents 43.2% of their overall expenditure ($114M) and a 6.6% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$20.2M

Instructional Salaries

219

Number of Employees

In 2021, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania paid a total of $20.2M to 219 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

90 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

101 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania were Professor with 90 employees, Associate professor with 59 employees, and Assistant professor with 39 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania were Business and Financial Operations with 101 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 66 employees, and Service with 58 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was Male Professor with 60 employees, Female Associate professor with 32 employees, and Female Professor with 30 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.