Eastern University Graduate Schools

Eastern University (referred to as Eastern) is a Private, 4 years school located in Saint Davids, PA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Eastern University is $14,346 in average. The school has 2,703 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 4,429 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Eastern University (referred to as Eastern) is a Private, 4 years school located in Saint Davids, PA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The school is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (7/1/1954 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Eastern Directory Information
School NameEastern University (Eastern)
Address1300 Eagle Rd, Saint Davids, PA 19087-3696
Phone610-341-5800
Webhttps://www.eastern.edu/about/student-consumer-information
Online Applicationhttps://eu.force.com/OnlineApp/TX_SiteLogin?startURL=%2FOnlineApp%2FTargetX_Portal__PB
Financial Infohttps://www.eastern.edu/offices-centers/financial-aid-office
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Eastern University is $14,346 in average. The school has 2,703 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 4,429 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 81 graduate programs through Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 15 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$14,346
Student Population2,703
Offered Degrees/ProgramsMaster's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs81 graduate programs
(15 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Eastern University is $14,346 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $782.
Eastern University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Eastern University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)15 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Eastern University is $14,346. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.65% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$12,726$194
2019-2020$13,050$214
2020-2021$13,374$236
2021-2022$13,716$260
2022-2023$14,058$288
The graduate school tuition & fees of Eastern is inexpensive compared to private graduate schools in Pennsylvania. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Pennsylvania graduate tuition is $27,989 (public) / $20,871 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Eastern University$14,346
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Pennsylvania Graduate Schools$20,147$22,546
Public$20,464$27,989
Private$20,871
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $13,963 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Eastern University. On-campus living costs are increased by 2.36% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $11,232. Off-campus living costs are increased by 1.96% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$11,254$3,960$9,000$1,400
2019-2020$11,536$4,041$9,180$1,467
2020-2021$11,204$4,113$9,360$1,494
2021-2022$12,120$4,167$9,504$1,512
2022-2023$12,424$4,248$9,693$1,539
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $782 at Eastern University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 2.62% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$707
2019-2020$725
2020-2021$743
2021-2022$762
2022-2023$782

Graduate Programs at Eastern

Eastern University offers 30 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 369 students have completed their study at Eastern University.
Offered Degrees at Eastern University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree2313307
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship2112
Doctor's degree - other103
Post Master's Degree4047
Total3014369
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Eastern University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (other) program with 21 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Education (other) program with 53 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling program with 11 completers.
Eastern University offers 30 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 369 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 307 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 3 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 47 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration0-
Education [+] (7 completers) 138 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction17-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Special Education and Teaching17$48,800
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services20$30,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)6-
Reading Teacher Education2-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)39-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor8-
Education (other)29$45,900
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 55 completers-
Theology/Theological Studies35-
Divinity/Ministry20-
Psychology [+] 32 completers-
Counseling Psychology26-
School Psychology6-
Human Services [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Social Work0-
Social Sciences [+] (1 completers) 6 completers-
Anthropology (other)5-
International Economics1-
Urban Studies/Affairs0$34,400
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 24 completers-
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)19-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse5-
Business [+] 52 completers-
Business Administration and Management39$55,700
Organizational Leadership9-
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)4-
Total307
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 3 completers-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling3-
Business [+] 9 completers-
Organizational Leadership9-
Total12
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 3 completers-
Pastoral Studies/Counseling3-
Total3
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 6 completers-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services6-
Psychology [+] 29 completers-
School Psychology8-
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (other)21-
Business [+] 12 completers-
Organizational Leadership12-
Total47

Graduate Student Population at Eastern

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 2,703 students enrolled into Eastern University graduate schools where it has total 4,429 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 747 full-time and 1,956 part-time graduate students. By gender, 1,102 male and 1,601 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,7031,1021,601
Full-time747318429
Part-tme1,9567841,172
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 1,394 White (51.57%), 568 Black/African American (21.01%), 192 Hispanic (7.10%), 146 Asian (5.40%), and 403 students with other races. 63 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,7031,1021,601
American Indian/Native American312
Asian1469353
Black/African American568202366
Hispanic19287105
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander541
White1,394507887
Two More542529
Un-Known278145133
Non-resident Alien633825
Eastern University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 2,246 graduate students (83.09% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 225 graduate students (8.32% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total2,703
Enrolled Online Exclusively2,246
Enrolled Some Online Courses225
Not in Online Courses232
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Eastern University. 221 students are aged 20 to 24 (8.18% of total students), 1 students are aged below 20 (0.04%), 377 students are aged above 50 (13.95%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Eastern University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,7031,1021,601
Age 18-19101
Age 20-21404
Age 22-2421783134
Age 25-29529211318
Age 30-34462202260
Age 35-39443176267
Age 40-49653277376
Age 50-64348133215
Over 64291217
Age Un-Known1789

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