East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania — College Profile

About

Located in the scenic Pocono Mountains region, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) is highly regarded for its robust pre-professional programs, particularly within its esteemed College of Health Sciences and College of Education, which excel in areas like nursing, athletic training, and teacher preparation. The campus culture is vibrant and close-knit, defined by an active student body, competitive NCAA Division II Warrior athletics, and quick access to nearby ski slopes and hiking trails. What truly sets ESU apart is Stony Acres—a student-owned, 119-acre outdoor recreation and research facility—combined with the university's commitment to offering a highly affordable, career-focused public education.

Wikipedia:East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) is a public university in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE).

Location

East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301-2999 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

ABE · Lehigh Valley

28 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$11,536$19,502

Housing & food (on campus)$11,164$11,164

Books & supplies$1,068$1,068

Cost of attendance$27,917$35,883 est.

Average net price$18,134Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$19,502

In-state: $11,536

Housing & food (on campus)$11,164

Books & supplies$1,068

Cost of attendance$35,883 est.

In-state: $27,917

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $18,134

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$15,365

$30–48k

$14,511

$48–75k

$17,382

$75–110k

$21,135

$110k+

$22,892

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

44%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

29%

Back for yr 2

72%

Transferred

29%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

48% graduated · 32% transferred · 20% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$44,290

10 yrs after entry$56,148

Debt

Median at graduation$24,218

Monthly payment$257

Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$26k

90th percentile$31,000

Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

92%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1084

R 500–590 · M 500–590

ACT midpoint

Comp 22–23 · E 20–24 · M 20–24

SAT middle 50%: 1000–1180

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Essay prompts

If East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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Student Body

Gender

Men 45%Women 55%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

21 : 1

Pell grant

41%

First-gen

40%

Family income

$50,096

Independent

13%

Veterans

Age at entry

21.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

52%

Hispanic

19%

Black

21%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Field Hockey
Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Women's
Lacrosse
Women's
Other Sports
Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming
Women's
Tennis
Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's
Wrestling
Men's · Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$44,290

After 10 yrs

$56,148

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness86

Business Administration, Management and Operations78

Psychology, General75

Criminal Justice and Corrections66

Biology, General60

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas45

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods42

Communication and Media Studies37

Special Education and Teaching34

Communications Technologies/Technicians33

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology29

Computer and Information Sciences, General25

Social Work25

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions25

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing25

Accounting and Related Services23

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$25M

Full-time faculty

75%

Faculty salary

$10,957/mo

Teaching spend

$8,277

per student

Federal loans

57%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (larger programs)

Research activity

Research college or university

$4M research spending

Undergraduate profile