East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,716

2024 Average Net Price

$18,610

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

92.1%

7,953 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

5,633

84.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

43.1%

489 Graduates

About

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a higher education institution located in Monroe County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania were General Psychology (95 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (65 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (60 degrees).

In 2024, 1,397 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. 65.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (883 degrees), 4.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (208 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is $7,716, which is $−17,572 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is $7,716, which is $17,572 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,610.

In 2024, 81% of undergraduate students attending East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,716

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was $7,716. The cost of tuition at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is $−17,572 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

This chart compares the tuition costs of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,610

2024 Value

21.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,610. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania grew by 21.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,258

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was of $12,258 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 22% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 26.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 8% with respect to 2023, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania received 7,953 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 7.5% annual growth. Out of those 7,953 applicants, 7,321 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.1% acceptance rate.

There were 5,633 students enrolled at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2024. 11% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania has an overall enrollment yield of 18.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

7,321

Accepted Out of 7,953

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was 92.1% (7,321 admissions from 7,953 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 92.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 7.5%, while admissions grew by 6.55%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

11%

Submission Percentage (2024)

154

Scores Submitted (2024)

11% of enrolled first-time students at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania had a total enrollment of 5,633 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 4,768 students and the part-time enrollment is 865. This means that 84.6% of students enrolled at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.4% White, 18.8% Black or African American, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.08% Two or More Races, 1.62% Asian, 0.142% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.124% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.8%), followed by White Male (22.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.8%), followed by White Male (20.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.63%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,633 students. The full-time enrollment at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 4,768 and the part-time enrollment is 865. This means that 84.6% of students enrolled at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,063 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,058 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,006 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is 54.4% White, 18.8% Black or African American, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.08% Two or More Races, 1.62% Asian, 0.142% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.124% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 126 students (2.24%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 423 more women than men received degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is white (883 degrees awarded). There were 4.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (208 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is General Psychology (95 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (65 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (60 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (32 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (103 degrees), and Education (261 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,576,163 people), Secondary school teachers (567,122 people), Physicians (433,235 people), Education administrators (295,306 people), and Other managers (253,088 people).

The most specialized majors at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2024 are Communication Technologies (32 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (103 degrees), Education (261 degrees), History (20 degrees), and Biology (93 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are Communication Technologies (32 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (103 degrees), Education (261 degrees), History (20 degrees), and Biology (93 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are Elementary & secondary schools (2,954,355 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (656,580 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (557,679 people), Offices of physicians (228,998 people), and Outpatient care centers (185,093 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.

Sport & Fitness Management

Most Common (2024)

1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was Sport & Fitness Management with 1 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

487

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

910

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 487 degrees were awarded to men at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, which is 0.535 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (910).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 48 degrees were awarded to men at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.26 times more than the 38 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 76 degrees were awarded to men at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in General Psychology, which is 4 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 34% of students graduating from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
883 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
208 degrees awarded
Black or African American
177 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is white (883 degrees awarded). There were 4.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (208 degrees).

2.65% of degree recipients (37 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
579 degrees awarded
White Male
304 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
144 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is white female (579 degrees awarded). There were 1.9 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (304 degrees).

Operations

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania has an endowment valued at nearly $24.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.52M (14.3%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania had a total salary expenditure of 122M. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania employs 88 Professors, 59 Associate professors and 39 Assistant professors. Most academics at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are Male Professor (55), Female Professor (33), and Female Associate professor (33).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are: Business and Financial Operations, with 110 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 64 employees, and Service with 58 employees.

Endowment

$24.6M

2024 Endowment

3.22%

growth from 2023

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania has an endowment valued at about $24.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania grew 3.22% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $29.7M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$54.7M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania paid a median of $54.7M in salaries, which represents 44.7% of their overall expenditure ($122M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$22.1M

Instructional Salaries

223

Number of Employees

In 2024, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania paid a total of $22.1M to 223 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania were Business and Financial Operations with 110 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 64 employees, and Service with 58 employees.

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