Founded in 1893, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. is a Public college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 6,151 full time undergraduate students, and 671 full time graduate students.
The East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 21:1. There are 276 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
83%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
25
SAT Range
840-1040
ACT Range
19-24
Admissions at ESU are considered Less Selective, with ,25% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 20 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
58% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 24% were in the top quarter, and 8% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.
12%
“We”re apathetic”
18%
“We know about current events and vote”
61%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
9%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
12%
“We save it for the classroom”
32%
“Sometimes, but not often”
41%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
15%
“All the time, including weekends”
3%
“I”m always terrified”
12%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
35%
“I feel extremely safe”
12%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
30%
“We bought the gear”
58%
“We live for the big game”
15%
“It”s not really our thing”
12%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
62%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
12%
“We”re a very artistic group”
6%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
71%
“They keep regular office hours”
18%
“They”re always available”
6%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
26%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
53%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
15%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
9%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
21%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
32%
“We only party on weekends”
38%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
15%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
24%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
12%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
12%
“We”re apathetic”
18%
“We know about current events and vote”
61%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
9%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
12%
“We save it for the classroom”
32%
“Sometimes, but not often”
41%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
15%
“All the time, including weekends”
3%
“I”m always terrified”
12%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
35%
“I feel extremely safe”
12%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
30%
“We bought the gear”
58%
“We live for the big game”
15%
“It”s not really our thing”
12%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
62%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
12%
“We”re a very artistic group”
6%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
71%
“They keep regular office hours”
18%
“They”re always available”
6%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
26%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
53%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
15%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
79 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
64 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
84 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
86 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
86 Students rated class size 4 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
86 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
85 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
84 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania?
49 Students rated East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Maiya
Prospective04/15/2025
sports
Kaylee
Prospective04/14/2025
It’s ok
Mikhayla
Prospective04/12/2025
I am in love with the environment and the people who come with it, they are so compassionate and observant, friendly and quick to chat with you. It is very refreshing, especially after high school. My high school uniform consists of red and black, and ESU having the same red and black color scheme makes me feel like I belong there even more than I do now. amazing environment, and I can't wait to be a part of this community.
Kevin
Prospective04/10/2025
When I first went on a college visit to East Stroudsburg University, I was told one their many great qualities was their diverse campuses. At the time I don’t think I truly believed them. Growing up a prominently white environment, even spaces advertised as racially and culturally diverse and safe sometimes never truly were. But I was pleasantly surprised when we got to the tour section of our trip and I did see faces that looked like me and my friends.
While it may seem so superficial to many, it truly is such an important asset to have. To have like minded and inclusive minds that are not afraid to push boundaries with understanding and not contempt.
Jenna
07/03/2024
In my opinion I feel as though East Stroudsburg University is an amazing institution to attend. Others may not think the same as I do but i can attest to the fact that there is no where else that I feel as comfortable than here. The professors are welcoming and the community built with the students are also amazing!
Kalista
01/28/2024
For the cost of the University, it’s great! Many professors are there to encourage learning and help you if you need it. There’s great local businesses surrounding campus and shopping can be done in walking distance. The location is convenient, but residential parking for the most part is awful. Most of the parking outside the dorm buildings are reserved for commuters and if Kemp Library is full, then have fun walking further. Besides that, campus life is diverse and there are plenty of fun events such as Drag Bingo. There’s usually plenty of parties if you’re into that as well. Solid 4/5!
Chaniya
11/01/2023
My opinion on East Stroudsburg University is that it's a very good school where you actually learn something. Everybody here is friendly and very welcoming, there are a lot of programs you can join and a lot of opportunities here. The housing is pretty good nothing to complain about.
Alina
02/12/2021
East Stroudsburg is a surprisingly nice university, many opportunities await you and literally the only think stopping you is yourself. Everyone her is friends and many offer their service in order to help you strive closer to your goal. If you love sports, art, science or math and language then you would definitely enjoy this school.
Daeshawn
06/24/2020
East Stroudsburg has a nice campus and the classes I have taken so far have been worthwhile. There are always chances to meet new people and everything is easy to find on campus and within walking distance. I really like sports and ESU offers many options whether it is competitively or recreationally to play sports. ESU has a fully equipped gym and nice indoor basketball courts. I would recommend ESU to my friends.
Brianna
05/24/2020
Overall ESU is a good school. Not too big but not too small, Big enough to be very diverse but still provide a community like feeling. ESU is not the place to go if you love nightlife, outside of campus. Theres always things to do on the weekends but not much that is away from Campus. Proessor wise, you will find some good and some bad. Overall they want to see you succeed but some just do not care. Class room sizees are pretty nice, alot of your classes would be in rooms kind of like highschool ,more personal. But there are alot of lecture halls as well. Campus life is pretty cool , everyone kind of just does their own thing, lots of clubs and organizations you can join. The housing....horrible, but not as horrible as some other even bigger colleges. Stay in the suites or at the Ridge if you dorm here. Esu is pretty nice if your looking for a college where your a student and not just a number, if you are a focused person and ready for the courseload then esu is good for you.
Autumn
04/17/2020
It is a good school with plenty of activities on and off-campus. Faculty is willing to help anytime and I have even gotten help on the weekends. The food is adequate but it has been improving. The housing on campus is being improved every day and adequately prices compared to other schools. The resources on campus are also a big help as we have a mental services and ties to a hospital right next to campus.
derya
04/07/2020
I believe this a great school and I love the atmosphere. I believe I can truly succeed here.
Donny
12/11/2019
In my opinion, East Stroudsburg University is overall a really great college. I am currently a freshman, and I have experienced a great amount of different activities. Besides the campus being very open, there are an abundant amount of outside stores surrounding the college. As far as academics, the curriculum here is very flexible. The classes are large in the amount of students, but most professors have office hours posted for all days of the week. There are many clubs and activities to get involved with. The campus offers plenty of opportunities. I honestly would say that my experience at this college so far as been pretty good. The faculty are very warm and helpful. This university is very welcoming, making students become more comfortable with their experience here! Overall, East Stroudsburg University is a great college!
peter
07/30/2019
Enjoy the classes, professors are good, and never feel like I am missing anything, but get bored a lot and none of the clubs are interesting (Went to the computer science club twice and they just rambled about literal nothing, rather than doing some project like a decent club would do) and the dorm I have been in (Linden) can get hot and there is no air conditioning
jacob
07/22/2019
When coming out of college I never thought I would end up at a state college, as I went to a private school instead. After some time off I would go back to college and I picked ESU. At ESU I lived off campus and to my surprise everything was in close distance to the college. There are a lot of restaurants to visit that our exceptional. The school itself is awesome as well. Every teacher I had interacted with so far as been very nice and very concerned for their students well being in helping them achieve their goals. The class sizes are small as well which I appreciate because a teacher can spend more time on questions and one on one discussions instead of having the class sizes of over 100 students. I am very pleased with this college
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 83%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
If I was to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior there is so much that I would say to prepare myself for the college life. The first thing i would tell myself is to get into good study habits because when you don't have good study habits once college starts it will be very hard to keep up. The second thing i would tell myself is to become more organized. College is more stressful than you would think when your a high school senior. When your organized it helps you focus more, get assignments done on time, and helps to keep a balance between the academic and social life. The last thing I would tell myself is to make sure I set my goals, and not let anything get in the way of achieveing it. When most people start college they get carried away and let unimportant things take over their academics, but if you have a set goal in your mind and know what you want you will definetly succeed. I would tell myself that being successful and achieving my goals is my main priority.
The best thing about my college is that they have extreme helpful professors and tutors if you don't understand the materials taught in a lesson. They are also very kind and patient with whomever goes to them, and even encourage students constantly that they can help and their office hours.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
The worst thing about East Stroudsburg University is the food servers. Some of those people working are just miserable all the time. It would be easy to avoid them if it were the bookstore workers or Recreation center workers but it's the food servers. We have to come in contact with them every day and sometimes they are just downright rude.
The kind of person that should attend this school is someone who isn't used to the city life, and likes a slow paced enviroment. I moved out to East Stroudsburg from New York City and it is a complete 360. A person that is more laid back and likes to do activities such as snow boarding, and likes nature should definetly attend this school. They would love it.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
Some of the people who are in the administration. They never really know what is going on. When you try and explain a situation to them they just stand there and look at you like you are not speaking English. They also tend to work at a very relaxed pace which means that somtimes it takes longer to get things done than it should. It is most of the time very frustrating when I have to deal with them.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
A person who is very academically competitive would not do well at East Stroudsburg because professors and instructors are interested in each student's personal gains, as opposed to the whole community's standing.
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
The Biology program with a concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy is great for my future career goals. The knowledge the professors have provided me with will be useful when I enter grad school. The tutors that ESU provides allow me to better understand the material presented to me in class. With the help of the instructors and the tutors I have been able to master the concepts presented to me. Another added bonus of attending ESU is that it is financially cheaper than other schools in the area by being close to home.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
87% of students attending East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania receive some sort of financial aid.
40% were awarded federal grants.79%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.