- Acceptance rate: 92% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 500–590 reading and writing, 500–590 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 22–23 composite
- Average net price: $15,318 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania reported: an acceptance rate of 92% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 22–23.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania reviews each application.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania GPA requirements
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania admitted 7,321 of 7,953 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 92%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a public 4-year university in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, with 4,891 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 500 | 540 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 540 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 23 | 23 |
| ACT English | 20 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 22 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1084 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,318 a year at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania admitted 92% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania test optional?
Yes. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 11% sent SAT scores and 1% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania?
A lot: East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania requires high school GPA, high school record, high school class rank and college preparatory program. It considers essay or personal statement, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania?
GPA alone can't tell you here. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania admitted 92% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania look for?
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What are East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 500–590 in reading and writing and 500–590 in math; ACT composite 22–23, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What percent of applicants does East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania accept?
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate was 92% for fall 2024: it admitted 7,321 of 7,953 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,318 a year at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania consider legacy status?
Yes. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania accept AP credit?
Yes. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: East Stroudsburg University of PennsylvaniaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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