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Who we are
Eastern is a co-educational, comprehensive Christian university that integrates faith, reason and justice for its 4,000 students in undergraduate, graduate, Seminary and accelerated adult programs. Eastern was named to the Templeton Honor Roll of Character-building Colleges and the Honor Roll of Exemplary First-year Programs. Eastern has an interdenominational Christian student body and is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA.History
Founded in 1925 as Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The collegiate division began in 1932 and was chartered as a four-year college in 1952. It became Eastern College in 1972 and then Eastern University in 2001. The Seminary of the University was renamed Palmer Theological Seminary in 2005.Mission Statement
Eastern is a Christian university of the arts and sciences dedicated through teaching, scholarship, service, spiritual formation, student development and societal involvement to the preparation of undergraduate, graduate and Seminary students for thoughtful and productive lives of Christian faith and service.Location
St. Davids, PA: A scenic 94-acre with three lakes, wooded walking trails and protected wetlands. Easy access to Philadelphia; New York City; Baltimore, MD; and Washington, D.C.Wynnewood, PA: Palmer Theological Seminary at 6 E. Lancaster Avenue.
Philadelphia, PA: Esperanza College of Eastern University at 5th and Bristol Streets; Campolo College at 18th and JFK; Falls Center housing the Eastern University Academy Charter School at 3300 Henry Ave.
Ripley, WV: Palmer Seminary offers the Master of Divinity.
Washington, D.C.: Licensed to offer the nonprofit MS program in Washington, D.C.
(Additional instructional sites in Center City, Philadelphia; Central PA and numerous international locations.)
Enrollment
4,000 students in the School of Arts and Sciences, Templeton Honors College, Campolo College of Graduate and Professional Studies, Palmer Theological Seminary and Esperanza College.Student/Faculty Ratio
15:1Financial Aid
A wide range of financial assistance opportunities and extensive scholarship programs. About 98.87% of students receive academic and need-based scholarships and grants.Placement Rate
96% of year 2009 Arts and Sciences graduates were employed full-time, attending graduate school, or in voluntary service within six months of graduation.School of Arts and Sciences
offers 31 majors and 35 minors.
The Templeton Honors College
offers graduate-style undergraduate education for the most academically-gifted students.
The Campolo College of Graduate and Professional Studies
The School of Management Studies offers accelerated adult undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business and leadership.The School of Leadership and Development offers graduate education in economic development and leadership on five continents. Loeb School of Education offers adult undergraduate and graduate degrees in education and a variety of Teacher Certifications.
Palmer Theological Seminary
offers educational programs for women and men serving the church locally and globally.
Esperanza College
offers the Associate of Arts and is Eastern's junior college operated in partnership with Nueva Esperanza, Inc., serving the Latino community in Phila., PA.
