East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was established in 1893 as the East Stroudsburg Normal School. It was later renamed East Stroudsburg State Teachers College and became East Stroudsburg State College in 1960. It gained university status in 1983 and settled on its present name at that time. The university is also known as ESU. The main campus covers more than 210 acres in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania and includes around 62 buildings. ESU is organized into various colleges:

• College of Arts & Sciences
• College of Business and Management
• College of Education
• College of Health Sciences
• Graduate College

The university has officially recognized several Greek organizations, which are governed by the Inter Fraternity Council and the Panhellenic Council. In addition, there are several other student clubs and organizations. The American Institute of Biological Sciences, the European Studies Club, the Art Association, the Council for Exceptional Children and the Contemporary Dancers club are some of the student clubs at ESU.

ESU competes in the NCAA Division II. However, its wrestling and volleyball teams compete in the NCAA Division I. Its sports teams are known as the Warriors. The athletics department sponsors 10 men's and women's sports teams.

East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania Highlights

Where East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, education and teaching, and hospitality.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

East Stroudsburg University Students

The student enrollment at East Stroudsburg University was 7,053 in 2007 (6,277 full-time equivalent).

About 42% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 58% of the class.

Undergrads are 77% of enrolled students and graduate students are 23%.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: East Stroudsburg University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

East Stroudsburg University provides on-campus housing for 2,126 of its 6,277 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

East Stroudsburg University Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. East Stroudsburg University is in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for major sports.

East Stroudsburg University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 98 male students received the aid (men were 47% of those receiving aid) and 111 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 53% of students receiving such aid) .

East Stroudsburg University Admissions (2007)

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