Eastern University was founded in 1845 as a small liberal arts college in the rural state of Vermont. The university was established by a group of local farmers and merchants who wanted to provide educational opportunities to their children. Over the years, Eastern University has grown considerably and now offers a wide range of degree programs, including business, engineering, education, and nursing. The university is committed to providing quality education that is accessible and affordable for all students. It has partnered with other universities around the world to create study abroad opportunities for its students. Eastern University also offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as clubs, sports teams, and student organizations. In addition to providing an excellent academic experience, Eastern University also strives to promote social responsibility within its student body. Through various outreach initiatives such as volunteer work, service learning projects, and community engagement events, the university encourages its students to become active citizens in their communities.
Eastern University, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Eastern University. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Eastern University, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.
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Admissions Stats
Eastern University is a small private college located in the heart of Pennsylvania. It has been consistently ranked as one of the best liberal arts colleges in the country and is known for its commitment to academic excellence. The admissions process at Eastern is highly competitive, with an acceptance rate of only 32%. For the class of 2021, the university received over 15,000 applications and accepted just over 4,700 students. Of these accepted students, 54% were female and 46% were male. Additionally, 22% were international students coming from around the world to study at Eastern.
In terms of academic achievement, Eastern looks for well-rounded applicants who have excelled academically throughout high school. The average GPA for admitted students was 3.75 out of 4.0 and the average SAT score was 1250 out of 1600. Additionally, nearly 80% of accepted students had taken at least one Advanced Placement course in high school and had earned a 3 or higher on their AP exams. Furthermore, more than 90% enrolled in Honors or AP classes during their senior year in high school.
Fall 2022 Selectivity
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2022 acceptance rate | 71% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | N/A |
| Early action acceptance rate | N/A |
| Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students) | 71% |
Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
| Applicants | 1,333 |
| Female applicants | 859 |
| Male applicants | 474 |
| Applicants accepted | 946 |
| Female applicants accepted | 644 |
| Male applicants accepted | 302 |
| Freshman enrollment | 355 |
| Female freshman enrollment | 221 |
| Male freshman enrollment | 134 |
| Early decision applicants | N/A |
| Early decision applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early decision applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Early action applicants | N/A |
| Early action applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early action applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action | N/A |
Fall 2022 Wait List
| School has a wait list | No |
| Applicants placed on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepting place on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepted from wait list | N/A |
Fall 2022 High School Rank
| Freshman students submitting high school class standing | 53% |
Fall 2022 High School GPA
| Freshman students submitting high school GPA | 78% |
| Average high school GPA | 3.4 |
| High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range | 3-3.8 |
Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores
| Freshman students submitting SAT scores | 92% |
| SAT Critical Reading average score | 533 |
| SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range | 480-590 |
| SAT Math average score | 520 |
| SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: | 460-580 |
| SAT Writing average score | 537 |
| SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range | 470-580 |
| SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range | 7-8 |
Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores
| Freshman students submitting ACT scores | 8% |
| Average ACT Composite score | 22 |
| ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range | 19-23 |
| ACT English 25th-75th percentile range | 19-24 |
| ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range | 17-23 |