Eastern University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Saint Davids, PA
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#57 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

8,727

Location Saint Davids, Pennsylvania
Website eastern.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation American Baptist

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Eastern University is situated in Saint Davids, Pennsylvania, a suburban community located 13 miles west of Philadelphia along the Main Line. The 114-acre campus features a mix of Georgian-style architecture and modern facilities set among rolling hills and wooded areas. Founded in 1925 as Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, the institution has evolved into a private Christian university affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA. Eastern maintains a selective admissions process and is recognized for its programs in business, nursing, education, and social work, while also operating a seminary for graduate theological studies. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing provided in traditional residence halls and apartment-style complexes.

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Ratings

Eastern University is rated within the lower 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

1 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

2 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Eastern University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#849
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#524
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#74
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#57
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#67

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1010/1190
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/24
GPA 3.58

Acceptance Rate

90.8%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 21%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$38,400

Costs for Eastern University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$38,400
Books and Supplies		$1,312
Other Fees		$720
Room and Board		$13,498
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,068
Total One Year Cost		$57,998

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

67% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Eastern University are Business, Education, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. 24% of students major in Business, 17% in Education, and 16% in Liberal Arts and Humanities.