East Stroudsburg University
#135 in Regional Universities North (tie)
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%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
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
$17,974
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%
19:1
46%
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
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Students
4,401
Graduate Enrollment
751
Total Enrollment
5,152
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
3,940
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
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:
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
$35,867
Graduation Rate
36%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
84%
Average Debt at Graduation
$22,752
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