- Acceptance rate: 91% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $21,900 a year (2022–23)
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Eastern University reported an acceptance rate of 91% for fall 2024.
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Eastern University GPA requirements
Eastern University 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 Eastern University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Eastern University acceptance rate
Eastern University admitted 2,821 of 3,108 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 91%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Eastern University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Saint Davids, Pennsylvania, with 2,500 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Eastern University 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. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Eastern University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Eastern University 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 also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,900 a year at Eastern University 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
Can I get into Eastern University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Eastern University admitted 91% 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.
How many applicants get into Eastern University?
Eastern University's acceptance rate was 91% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,821 of 3,108 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Eastern University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Eastern University admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Eastern University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Eastern University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Eastern University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What GPA do you need to get into Eastern University?
Eastern University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with 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.
How important is GPA for getting into Eastern University?
A lot: Eastern University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Eastern University require an essay?
No, but it considers one. Eastern University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Eastern University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Eastern University 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.
How much does Eastern University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,900 a year at Eastern University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Eastern University consider legacy status?
Yes. Eastern University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Eastern University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Eastern UniversityU.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.
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