East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	2,579
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	93%
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	48%

Located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, ESU of PA is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 93% indicates that ESU of PA is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at ESU of PA is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Pennsylvania is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at ESU of PA is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at ESU of PA is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at ESU of PA do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

93.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,559

Cost of attendance at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,097

Cost of attendance at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 61 of freshman students at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania received on average $6,359 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,359

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	427	45%	$4,667	$1,992,758
Other Federal Grant	455	48%	$5,182	$2,357,748
State Grant/Scholarships	281	30%	$3,120	$876,842
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	98	10%	$4,370	$428,286
Total Grant & Scholarships	576	61%	$6,359	$3,662,876

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students is 48.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 38.4%.

48.5%

asian 31.6% 6 students
African American 34.4% 84 students
white 57.2% 444 students
unknown 75.0% 3 students
hispanic 39.4% 67 students
Mixed Race 23.1% 12 students

Sport Conferences

Football Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Baseball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Basketball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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