East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Founded as a normal school in 1893, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a 4-year public school in the Poconos region of eastern Pennsylvania. ESU is home to colleges of Arts & Sciences, Education, Business, and Health Sciences granting undergrad degrees in 57 academic programs. In addition to classroom space, the ESU campus hosts the Schisler Museum of Wildlife and Natural History and the McMunn Planetarium. For a break from campus life, East Stroudsburg oversees a recreation area at nearby Marshalls Creek featuring a lodge and lake.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | April 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 15 |
Admitted Student Stats
9%
Submitting ACT
80%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 18
Average SAT Composite: 1007
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
5,835
Total Number of Undergrads
4,988
Classroom Sizes
0
100
35%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
50%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
22:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $11,259 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $19,797 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,760 |
| Books and Supplies | $1364 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
60%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
41%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,306
41%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,920
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,787
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
75%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,866
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,690
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
117
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
43%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Warrior
School Colors
red and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
New York
Allentown
Philadelphia
Scranton
Harrisburg
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
25%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$47,200
What Students Are Saying
Very clean and beautiful campus. Excellent staff and admissions was a breeze. Had an excellent orientation for incoming students.
Louis from Wilkes-Barre, PA
I love the campus here. Everything is very close and easy to get to.
The students and staff are very nice.
The students and staff are very nice.
Kristiana from Burlington, NJ
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