Founded in 1925, Eastern University. is a Private college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 2,082 full time undergraduate students, and 1,338 full time graduate students.
The Eastern University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 10:1. There are 127 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Eastern University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
61%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
35
SAT Range
930-1140
ACT Range
19-23
Admissions at EU are considered Selective, with ,25% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 22 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
78% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 47% were in the top quarter, and 19% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Eastern University.
5%
“We”re apathetic”
16%
“We know about current events and vote”
79%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
16%
“Sometimes, but not often”
42%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
42%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
11%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
89%
“I feel extremely safe”
13%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
53%
“We live for the big game”
16%
“It”s not really our thing”
5%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
63%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
16%
“We”re a very artistic group”
11%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
32%
“They keep regular office hours”
58%
“They”re always available”
74%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
21%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
5%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
42%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
42%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
16%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
47%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
47%
“There might be people who do”
5%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
5%
“We”re apathetic”
16%
“We know about current events and vote”
79%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
16%
“Sometimes, but not often”
42%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
42%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
11%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
89%
“I feel extremely safe”
13%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
53%
“We live for the big game”
16%
“It”s not really our thing”
5%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
63%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
16%
“We”re a very artistic group”
11%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
32%
“They keep regular office hours”
58%
“They”re always available”
74%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
21%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
5%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
76 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
55 Students rated off-campus housing 2.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
80 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 10 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
82 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
83 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 63 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
82 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
82 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
82 Students rated academics 3.7 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.
Eastern University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Eastern University?
22 Students rated Eastern University
Becca
04/14/2023
Eastern was a good school, and I generally enjoyed my time there. It is too expensive for what you get as a student. However, the professors are incredibly caring and the academics were outstanding. The campus is gorgeous and I loved the people I met. I genuinely feel like I got a good education, even though I'll be paying for it until I'm 90.
Lana
07/03/2021
Eastern University's stated aims are "faith, reason, and justice:" they want their students to be religiously (or, if irreligious, ethically) centered, to think well, and to act for justice. For this reason, as Christian colleges go, Eastern has a reputation as something of a 'social justice school,' which from my experience is pretty warranted as far as the overall student and faculty culture, though not so much with regard to school administration. As a fairly small school with small class sizes, students in every major are typically quite close to their professors; sports are a big deal.
Shani
06/24/2020
I love Eastern, the location is amazing and its just such a beautiful campus all around. If you're looking for a more family style college eastern is your choice. Everyone on campus knows everyone and you won't catch anyone not smiling or saying hello.
Amy
05/17/2020
I have been at Eastern for 2 academic years heading to my 3rd and I love it. The environment that eastern has with student me and professors is awesome and everyone is so kind. The food at eastern is what needs to be fixed it could be better! Overall, Eastern is a great school with amazing programs and great community.
Cordell
10/03/2019
I would rate this campus 5 stars. I really love it here at Eastern University. From the day I got here, the majority of students have been genuinely nice. I also love how the campus looks. Another thing that is great about this college is that I can express my Christian faith without having to be persecuted. There are so many opportunities, such as Wednesday night worship, to engage in spiritual events and activities. Additionally, Eastern has a variety of clubs and events. Finally, the academics here challenges students and it teaches students. I feel like this is the college that fits best for me.
Largo
08/12/2019
While I loved almost every moment of my time at Eastern, I did feel there was much that could have been done on the end of administration in order to better facilitate education and student life on campus. During the week, education was of course the main goal, and my professors in both of my majors were absolutely fantastic. Readily available for academic assistance, they also were aware of the tolls college can take on someone mentally, and would check in with their students to make sure they were doing good. However, on the weekends it often seemed like there was nothing to do, and most of this was due to administration making cuts in budget for nonacademic activities. Where once there were jazz concerts and poetry readings, at the end of my senior year it seemed like most people simply went home for the weekend. I would have loved to see my school grow, both inside academia and outside.
vivian
06/06/2019
Eastern University is a great school with a great learning environment. Eastern has been a home for me for the past four years learning about faith reason and justice and how to apply those morals to my course of study. Eastern University is not only a school it is also a family that cares for its students and are there to guide us all the way till the end, pick us up when we fall, guide us straight to becoming better individuals and people to our society. I love being apart of this wonderful family as i have been guided and am able to be an example to my three daughters.
ATIYA
07/29/2018
I Love the mission statement Eastern University have to try to make the world a better place and the will to bring people in this world back towords the path of our Lord and Eastern University has an atmosphere of happiness, pride and respect for one another on school campus.
Andrew
07/07/2018
I think very highly of this school which is why I chose to attend here in the fall. The students I have met are very friendly and fun. I did stay over for a weekend and I enjoyed my self. There are a lot of clubs to join in and you have the ability to start any new clubs that are not available.
Tara
05/23/2018
Over my first year at Eastern it became home. There are so many awesome people I have found and so many opportunities to grow in your faith. Almost all of my professors genuinely cared about me and my education. I have learned so much this past year, not only about academics, from philosophy to theology to science to psychology, but also about myself. Eastern has helped me and is helping me to grow into being myself.
Samuel
05/20/2018
Eastern University is a great place to get a fairly decent education. I enjoy the conversations I have with classmates and particularly love how easy Professors are. It is a small college located in a pretty great neighborhood too. Definitely look into it.
Jennifer
04/08/2018
This school's online education program is a JOKE. Professors assign work and never teach you anything. Teach yourself statistics! That was fun. In all the classes that I have had, only ONE professor has had online lectures. All others are learn it yourself by reading the book. Classwork is filled with nonstop busy work and online discussion postings. Unreasonable expectations. You are just paying to get a degree (and significantly overpaying for it!). Don't expect to learn anything.
Brooke
12/13/2017
I have a complete respect and love for the university that is Eastern University. Everything that is beautiful that I see online is exactly and more beautiful in person. There are completely more positives that outweigh the negatives. So nice, beautiful, and in the perfect spot.
Ashley
06/05/2017
My first days at Eastern were exactly what I had expected. It is a Christian University and most of the people I have encountered during my first year are believers in Christ. However, I knew there would be some students who were not and I was okay with that. I simply wanted to get a good education and be surrounded by people who have the same beliefs as me. Further, Eastern is more beautiful than I had expected it to be. Everywhere you go, you are surrounded by lakes, trees, flowers, and nature; it is mesmerizing. Also, I like that Eastern is a small school. You get to form close relationships with your teachers and I found that I learn much better in a small-classroom atmosphere. My first year at Eastern was absolutely incredible and I cannot wait to come back for my sophomore year!
James
05/10/2017
Eastern University has a great community feeling. The professors are not only well educated, but are also interested in you as a person and as a student. I have also found that the students are rather tight knit. There are not many times when you are not hanging out or studying with friends.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Eastern University is 61%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Please let God guide in the prcess . It helps out so much more .
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
Eastern University is a small school. The people are amazing and kind. When I met the admissions counselors, they treated me like they wanted me here. Other schools treated me like a number and they just wanted me here for my money. I feel welcomed here and people accept me for who I am. The professors care about you and your education. I am learning so much about everything. My mind is being challenged and my faith is getting stronger in the process. The school also is so gorgeous. The buildings are unique and the land is beautiful.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
I wish I had known how accessible Eastern University was to Philadelphia (a 30 minute train ride or 40 minute drive), and the breadth of cultural events that I could be a part of in the city. I did not take advantage of the ease of accessibility to Philadelphia until my junior year, and I wished I had trekked into the city more when I was a freshman and sophomore.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
It's a toss up between dealing with the financial aid office and lack of meal plan options. Eastern did all of the major stuff pretty well, but some of those smaller details were annoying every once in a while.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
Someone who enjoys big classes where they are referred to by a number. Someone who doesn't like individual attention. Someone who likes to party and drink and go crazy. Someone not that imnterested in getting a really good education, rather they like partying and having a good time.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
The most frustrating thing about Eastern University is the financial aid system/building. The financial aid building has 6 or 7 different departments in that one building and that can be very confusing to someone because when your in a program such as myself you there are only a few advisors that can answer your questions.
The best thing is the amazing professors who we have as resources. In college we learn who we are and we are constantly changing and asking questions. At Eastern they encourage that and the professors are great resources for us to discuss things with, and though they do not tell you the answer usually they help you work through your thoughts. Plus most professors are very wise, genuine people who care about their students.
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
I brag that my school is a very open minded school. We are probably one of the most open christian schools. We are open to diversity in race, sexual orientation, socio-economical background, and religious afiliation.
Admittedly the class selection nothing spectacular, certainly on par with the average, but nothing beyond that. What makes Eastern really stand out to me is laid back attitude of most of the teachers, they really seem to teach because they love teaching. Not because they realized too late that there was nothing else they could do with their degree.
What are the most popular student activities/groups?
Maybe it is just because that is where I spend most of my time, but the theater scene on campus seems to be one of the largest and most eclectic groups.
Eastern is small and intimate. I have always gotten plenty of attention in each of my classes. Even in lecture classes, there is a good chance the professor will know you by name.
What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?
While it is true that eastern is home to a good deal of both of those, it is also home to a great deal of liberal, free thinkers, both in the faculty and the student body.
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.
100% of students attending Eastern University receive some sort of financial aid.
43% were awarded federal grants.75%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.