Eastern University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,864

2.5% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$26,669

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.102%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

63.2%

2,994 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

5,769

40% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

62.7%

215 Graduates

About

Eastern University is a higher education institution located in Delaware County, PA. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Eastern University were Data Science, General (153 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (59 degrees), and Other Teacher Education & Professional Development (48 degrees).

In 2022, 989 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Eastern University. 66.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (484 degrees), 2.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (198 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Eastern University is $35,864, which is $11,868 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Eastern University was 0.102%, corresponding to 1 out of the 984 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Eastern University is $35,864, which is $11,868 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,669.

In 2022, 91% of undergraduate students attending Eastern University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,864

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Eastern University was $35,864. The cost of tuition at Eastern University is $11,868 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$26,669

2022 Value

10.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Eastern University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,669. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Eastern University grew by 10.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Eastern University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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

$10,812

Room and Board

$1,368

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Eastern University was of $10,812 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 5.15% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,368. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.18% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Eastern University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 4.6% with respect to 2021, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Eastern University (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.

0.102%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Eastern University was 0.102%, which represents 1 out of the 984 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

Eastern University received 2,994 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 60.5% annual growth. Out of those 2,994 applicants, 1,893 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 63.2% acceptance rate.

There were 5,769 students enrolled at Eastern University in 2022. 39% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Eastern University has an overall enrollment yield of 24.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

63.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

1,893

Accepted Out of 2,994

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Eastern University was 63.2% (1,893 admissions from 2,994 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 68.7%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 60.5%, while admissions grew by 47.7%.

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

SAT Scores

39%

Submission Percentage (2020)

120

Scores Submitted (2020)

39% of enrolled first-time students at Eastern University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Eastern University had a total enrollment of 5,769 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Eastern University is 2,310 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,459. This means that 40% of students enrolled at Eastern University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Eastern University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47% White, 22.8% Black or African American, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.43% Asian, 2.46% Two or More Races, 0.191% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0867% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Eastern University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.1%), followed by White Male (20.2%) and Black or African American Male (11.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.6%), followed by White Male (19.1%) and Black or African American Female (14.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

40%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Eastern University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,769 students. The full-time enrollment at Eastern University is 2,310 and the part-time enrollment is 3,459. This means that 40% of students enrolled at Eastern University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2022 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 Eastern University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Eastern University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,709 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,316 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
589 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Eastern University is 47% White, 22.8% Black or African American, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.43% Asian, 2.46% Two or More Races, 0.191% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0867% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 564 students (9.78%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 325 more women than men received degrees from Eastern University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Eastern University is white (484 degrees awarded). There were 2.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (198 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Eastern University is Data Science, General (153 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (59 degrees) and Other Teacher Education & Professional Development (48 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Eastern University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (96 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (154 degrees), and Education (211 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 Eastern University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,691,405 people), Secondary school teachers (476,029 people), Education administrators (307,303 people), Special education teachers (211,873 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (207,119 people).

The most specialized majors at Eastern University in 2022 are Theology (96 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (154 degrees), Education (211 degrees), Human Sciences (31 degrees), and Psychology (107 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Eastern University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Financial examiners, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Eastern University are Theology (96 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (154 degrees), Education (211 degrees), Human Sciences (31 degrees), and Psychology (107 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Eastern University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,097,774 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (399,724 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (359,469 people), Outpatient care centers (220,656 people), and Individual & family services (196,875 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2022)

Data Science, General
153 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
59 degrees awarded
Other Teacher Education & Professional Development
48 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common masters degree concentration at Eastern University was Data Science, General with 153 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Eastern University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

332

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

657

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 332 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern University, which is 0.505 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (657).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Eastern University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 107 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern University in Data Science, General, which is 2.28 times more than the 47 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.11 times more than the 45 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 50% of students graduating from Eastern University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (76.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Eastern University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (76.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.72% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
484 degrees awarded
Black or African American
198 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
118 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Eastern University is white (484 degrees awarded). There were 2.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (198 degrees).

9.1% of degree recipients (90 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
326 degrees awarded
White Male
158 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
140 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Eastern University is white female (326 degrees awarded). There were 2.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (158 degrees).

Operations

Eastern University has an endowment valued at nearly $29.4M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −3.84M (−13.1%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Eastern University had a total salary expenditure of 60.7M. Eastern University employs 31 Assistant professors, 27 Professors and 20 Lecturers. Most academics at Eastern University are Female Assistant professor (22), Female Lecturer (15), and Male Professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern University are: Management, with 70 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 63 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees.

Endowment

$29.4M

2022 Endowment

14.5%

decline from 2021

Eastern University has an endowment valued at about $29.4M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Eastern University declined 14.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $17.2M 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 Eastern University (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: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$22.4M

2022 Salaries

6.72%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Eastern University paid a median of $22.4M in salaries, which represents 36.9% of their overall expenditure ($60.7M) and a 6.72% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.861% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.43% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.5M

Instructional Salaries

104

Number of Employees

In 2022, Eastern University paid a total of $6.5M to 104 employees working as instructors, which represents 29% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

31 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

70 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Eastern University were Assistant professor with 31 employees, Professor with 27 employees, and Lecturer with 20 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern University were Management with 70 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 63 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Female Lecturer
Male Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Eastern University was Female Assistant professor with 22 employees, Female Lecturer with 15 employees, and Male Professor with 15 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Eastern University.

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