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East Stroudsburg University

#135 in Regional Universities North (tie)

4 year • East Stroudsburg, PA

4 year • East Stroudsburg, PA
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Overview

East Stroudsburg University is a public institution that was founded in 1893. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,401 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 258 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. East Stroudsburg University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities North, #135. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,630; out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,346.


Students at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania have about 60 options for undergraduate majors, from sports management to earth and space science. As a former preparatory college for teachers, ESU also offers a variety of education degrees. Outside of class, there's more than 100 student organizations to join, as well as several Division II sports teams, known as the East Stroudsburg University Warriors. The ESU athletic teams compete in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. First-year students are guaranteed housing on East Stroudsburg's campus, which is situated in the Pocono Mountains, a popular vacation destination.


ESU, part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, also offers a variety of graduate degree options, including a speech-language pathology program and several education master's degree programs, among others. Notable alumni of East Stroudsburg University include former U.S. soccer goalkeeper Bob Rigby and Pennsylvania State University football coach James Franklin.

East Stroudsburg University is a public institution that was founded in 1893. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,401 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 258 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. East Stroudsburg University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities North, #135. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,630; out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,346.


Students at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania have about 60 options for undergraduate majors, from sports management to earth and space science. As a former preparatory college for teachers, ESU also offers a variety of education degrees. Outside of class, there's more than 100 student organizations to join, as well as several Division II sports teams, known as the East Stroudsburg University Warriors. The ESU athletic teams compete in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. First-year students are guaranteed housing on East Stroudsburg's campus, which is situated in the Pocono Mountains, a popular vacation destination.


ESU, part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, also offers a variety of graduate degree options, including a speech-language pathology program and several education master's degree programs, among others. Notable alumni of East Stroudsburg University include former U.S. soccer goalkeeper Bob Rigby and Pennsylvania State University football coach James Franklin.

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At-a-Glance

Setting

Suburban

In-state tuition and fees

$10,630

Undergraduate Enrollment

4,401

Acceptance Rate

87%

200 Prospect Street, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301

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Admissions

May 1

Application Deadline

87%

Acceptance Rate

SAT Range*

930-1160

ACT Range*

16-23

High School GPA*

3.2

* These are the average scores of applications admitted to this school. Ranges represent admitted applicants who fell within the 25th and 75th percentile.

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Cost

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,346

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,630

Room & Board

$11,240(2023-24)

Average Need-Based Aid Package

$11,426

$17,974

Annual Cost*

$17,974

Annual Cost*

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,346

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,630

Room & Board

$11,240(2023-24)

Average Need-Based Aid Package

$11,426

*Average in-state cost after aid

Academics

36%

4-Year Graduation Rate

19:1

Student/Faculty Ratio

46%

Classes With Fewer Than 20 Students

Popular Majors

MAJOR

% OF GRADUATES

ALUMNI STARTING SALARY

Psychology, General

8%

N/A

Business Administration and Management, General

8%

N/A

Exercise Science and Kinesiology

6%

N/A

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

6%

N/A

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

6%

N/A

Psychology, General
8% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary
Business Administration and Management, General
8% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
6% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
6% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
6% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary

* In cases where salary data at the specific major level is unavailable, a general salary for the major category is displayed.

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Students

4,401

Undergraduate Enrollment

Graduate Enrollment

751

Total Enrollment

5,152

Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students

3,940

Student Diversity

Gender Distribution

Male44%
Female56%

Ethnic Diversity

43%

Minority Enrollment

43%

Minority Enrollment

53%

White

20%

Black

18%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

3%

Unknown

2%

Asian

1%

International

Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.

Campus Life

Housing and Dorms

Types of campus housing available:

  • coed dorms
  • apartment for single students
  • special housing for disabled students
  • special housing for international students
  • Student Activities

    64+

    Sports Teams

    7

    Fraternities

    6

    Sororities

    After College

    Graduation Rate

    36%

    Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)

    84%

    Average Debt at Graduation

    $22,752

    $35,867

    Median Starting Salary of Alumni

    $35,867

    Median Starting Salary of Alumni

    Graduation Rate

    36%

    Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)

    84%

    Average Debt at Graduation

    $22,752

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