East Stroudsburg University Admissions

As East Stroudsburg University has an acceptance rate of 83 percent, its admissions are not highly competitive. Students with solid grades and good test scores have a good chance of being accepted to the school. As part of the application process, prospective students will need to submit an online application, official high school transcripts, and SAT or ACT scores. While a campus visit is not required, it is encouraged.

Admissions Data (2016)

• East Stroudsburg University Acceptance Rate: 83%
• Test Scores: 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 420 / 520
  • SAT Math: 420 / 520
  • SAT Writing: - / -
    • What these SAT numbers mean
  • ACT Composite: 19 / 24
  • ACT English: 15 / 21
  • ACT Math: 16 / 21
    • What these ACT numbers mean

East Stroudsburg University Description

Founded in 1893, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a four-year, public university located on 257 acres in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. ESU supports over 7,000 students with a student/faculty ratio of 24 to 1. The school offers a total of 59 undergraduate and 22 graduate degree programs across a wide range of academic departments.

On the student life front, ESU is home to about 120 student clubs and organizations, as well as intramural leagues like Racquetball, Wiffleball, and Team Handball. ESU also has five sororities, five fraternities, and a host of club sports including Martial Arts, Equestrian, and Gymnastics. The Student Activity Association also owns a 119-acre student recreation area located off-campus called Stony Acres. ESU competes in the NCAA Division II Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) with 18 varsity sports, including men’s wrestling, women’s lacrosse, and men’s and women’s cross country.

Enrollment (2016)

• Total Enrollment: 6,822 (6,151 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 43% Male / 57% Female
• 92% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17)

• Tuition and Fees: $9,968 (in-state); $21,110 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,298 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $8,390
• Other Expenses: $2,700
• Total Cost: $22,356 (in-state); $33,498 (out-of-state)

East Stroudsburg University Financial Aid (2015 - 16)

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 87%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 54%
  • Loans: 81%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $6,486
  • Loans: $8,337

Academic Programs

• Most Popular Majors: Business Administration; Elementary Education; Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management; Physical Education Teacher Education

Graduation and Retention Rates

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 72%
• Transfer-out Rate: 29%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 37%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 57%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs

• Men's Sports: Football, Wrestling, Track and Field, Cross Country, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball
• Women's Sports: Field Hockey, Volleyball, Swimming, Track and Field, Basketball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Softball

Data Source

National Center for Educational Statistics

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