Eastern University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Saint Davids, Pennsylvania with 2,404 undergraduates. It admits 91% of applicants, costs an average of $27,498 a year after grants and graduates 58% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Eastern University acceptance rate and admissions
Eastern University admitted 91% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Eastern University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $40,116 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $14,038 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $55,960 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $27,498 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $27,498 a year after grants and scholarships, $28,462 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Eastern University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Eastern University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 58% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $54,281 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $22,533 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 42% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Eastern University majors and what graduates earn
Eastern University awarded bachelor's degrees in 35 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($90,697).
All 35 majors at Eastern University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Eastern University
21 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 21 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data science | Master's | 664 | n/a | $19,405 |
| Business administration | Master's | 450 | $75,339 | $19,819 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 66 | $62,292 | $34,166 |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 64 | $62,942 | $20,500 |
| Divinity and ministry | Master's | 55 | $50,753 | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 47 | $47,409 | $55,589 |
| Special education | Master's | 28 | $62,199 | $33,847 |
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 25 | $55,295 | $42,537 |
| Data analytics | Master's | 19 | n/a | n/a |
| Social work | Master's | 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 13 | n/a | n/a |
| Education, Other | Master's | 13 | $62,417 | n/a |
| Anthropology | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | Doctoral | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Teaching English as a second language | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Mental health counseling | Doctoral | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Pastoral ministry | Professional doctorate | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Health administration | Master's | 1 | $69,533 | n/a |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Eastern University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | $41,313 | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,404 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 63% women, 37% men
- 21 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Eastern University?
Eastern University admitted 91% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Eastern University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $40,116. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $27,498 a year in 2024-25.
Is Eastern University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Eastern University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Eastern University?
58% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Eastern University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $54,281 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.