East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

East Stroudsburg, PA

$8,288

Avg in-state tuition

$16,576

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a small public university located on an urban campus in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,988, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The university offers 49 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 50%, and a student-faculty ratio of 22:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,288, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $16,576.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

91% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

71% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

50% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Required

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-23

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 900-1110

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

6k

Students enrolled

30%

Online student enrollment

22:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

58%

Black

18%

Hispanic

14%

Two or more races

4%

Unknown

3%

Asian

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

60%

Socio-economic diversity

45% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

8

Total Online Enrollment

1,722

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

92% On-campus

8% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 7% online

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's X Bold Not offered

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 50% online

Master's Check Bold 17% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $8,288 $16,576
Graduate $10,062 $14,706

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,364
On-campus room and board $11,760
On-campus other expenses $2,338
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $8,179
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,252
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,238

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $23,750 $32,038
Off-campus without family $21,083 $29,371
Off-campus with family $12,890 $21,178

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

46%

State Grant Aid

33%

Institution Grant Aid

6%

Pell Grant

45%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,920
State Grant Aid $3,081
Institution Grant Aid $4,787
Pell Grant Aid $4,572

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debt after graduation

$35k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II with football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Field Hockey
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Education

BA

MA

DOC

7

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

8

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

9

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

10

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC