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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
200 Prospect Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-2999

Toll-free telephone: (877) 230-5547
Fax number: (570) 422-3777

Website: www.esu.edu


Screen last updated on: January 2010

The admissions information below is valid for the 2009-10 academic year.

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Admissions OfficeTOP

Admissions officer: Henry Gardner,
Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 570 422-3542
877 230-5547 (toll free)
570 422-3933 (fax)
adm@esu.edu

First-time Freshman Application Process & RequirementsTOP

Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Priority filing date for fall: March 1
Final filing date for fall: April 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 3%
Application fee: $35
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: 0
Admissions requirements:
(French, German, or Spanish recommended of foreign language program applicants)
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: not available
Standardized test requirements: SAT I recommended, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT required, SAT II considered if submitted
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: placement
Dates test scores should be received: April 1 for SAT I/ACT, April 1 for SAT II
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 required, 2 recommended
Lab: 1 required, 1 recommended
Math: 3 required, 3 recommended
Science: 3 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 3 required, 3 recommended
Total: 16 required, 16 recommended
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

First-time Freshman Selection ProcessTOP

Academic criteria:
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency important
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.2
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 54%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 82%
Average SAT I: 492 verbal, 493 math
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 97%

Undergraduate Notification for Fall TermTOP

Notification of admission: Notification of admission is sent on a rolling basis beginning November 1.
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 3 weeks if notified thereafter

First-time Freshman EnrollmentTOP

Number of completed applications received: 6,137
Number of applicants offered admission: 4,338 (71%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,270 (29%)
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number of students put on waiting list: 65
Number accepting place on waiting list: 26 (40%)
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 14 (54%)
Percent of freshmen who came from public schools: 89%
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 28%
Tuition deposit amount: $100, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: $150, nonrefundable
Admission may be deferred: no

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