East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

School Description

Provided by East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania will provide:
* challenging and contemporary undergraduate and graduate curricula that engage and equip students to critically appraise and apply knowledge in their lives and chosen fields of study
* a learning community that promotes diversity and views teaching as the university's primary focus
* varied opportunities for student and faculty research, creative endeavors and involvement in public service
* leadership and service in the educational, cultural and economic development of the region.

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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a public university located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It is one of the 14 state universities that compose the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). It is commonly referred to as ESU by its students and members of the community.

Location

  • East Stroudsburg University is situated in the borough of East Stroudsburg, located in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The university is 45 minutes southeast of the Scranton / Wilkes-Barre area and 40 minutes north of Allentown. The New Jersey border is only away and the campus is approx. from New York City and from Philadelphia. The neighboring town of Stroudsburg is the seat and cultural center of Monroe County. In Stroudsburg, students can enjoy leisurely trips such as shopping at the expansive two-story mall or attending one of the various night clubs on the Main Street. ESU is accessible from Interstate 80, US Route 209, and PA Route 33. Pocono Medical Center, the areas primary medical facility, Pocono Medical Center, is also located on the edge of the campus.

History

  • East Stroudsburg University was founded in 1893 as the East Stroudsburg Normal School to prepare teachers; the institution changed its name in 1927 to East Stroudsburg State Teachers College and again in 1960 to East Stroudsburg State College, reflecting the addition of liberal arts and science curricula. When the legislature created the State System of Higher Education in 1983, the name was changed to East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.

Campus

  • The 62 campus buildings are located on in the East Stroudsburg community. In addition to the academic facilities, nine residence halls, housing 2,200 students, and a 1,000-seat dining hall are located on campus. The Quad is a popular area on the campus where students convene to hang out, sun-bathe and play sports during the summer, fall and spring months. In addition, The Student Activity Association, Inc., owns Stony Acres, a off-campus student recreation area near Marshalls Creek, that includes a lodge, several cabins, a campsite, recreation areas and a lake. The campus is patrolled by the East Stroudsburg University Police Department.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Warriors

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
5,121
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 13,822
Students Receiving Aid:
83%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 61%
Men 39%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 91%
Hispanic 3%
African-American 3%
Other 2%
Asian 1%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 72%
Out-of-State 28%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Pennsylvania 72%
New Jersey 22%
New York 3%
Delaware 0%
Maine 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 36%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference)
Basketball (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference)
Track (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 6,399 $ 13,822  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 4,906 $ 12,266  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,493 $ 1,556  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,633 23%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,872 33%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,377 9%  
Student Loans:
 $ 4,240 70%  
Any Aid:
   83%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 70% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 99%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 450, Math: 450
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 530, Math: 540

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor's Level Majors

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