Eastern University

Eastern University is a private, coeducational, Christian university located in St. Davids, Pennsylvania, United States. It was originally established in 1925 as a department of Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. It received university status in 2001. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic divisions:

• Campolo College of Graduate and Professional Studies
• Esperanza College
• Palmer Theological Seminary
• Templeton Honors College

Eastern University boasts of an active student life. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. Some of the clubs are EU Student Athletic Trainers Association (ECSATA), Black Student League (BSL), and Habitat for Humanity.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• American Baptist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy, business and management, music, and medical adminstration.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• 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

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 4,291 in 2007-2008 (3,498 full-time equivalent).

About 36% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 64% of the class.

Undergrads are 58% of enrolled students, graduate students are 35%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 7%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

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

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Eastern University provides on-campus housing for 1,100 of its 3,498 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.

Athletics

The school is in the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation for major sports.

Admissions (2008-2009)

SAT Test Scores: