College · Catholic life on campus
Eastern University
- LocationSaint Davids, PA
- Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 6,981 students
Affiliation: American Baptist
Eastern University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.
Eastern University's clubs directory lists a Newman Club, a student-led Catholic group. The university's faith office describes a Christian campus ministry.
Catholic churches nearby
- Saint Katherine of Siena — 0.8 mi · 104 South Aberdeen Avenue, Wayne
- St. Thomas of Villanova Church — 1.7 mi · 800 East Lancaster Avenue
- Our Lady of the Assumption — 1.8 mi · 35 Old Eagle School Road, Strafford
- Saint Thomas of Villanova Parish — 2.8 mi · 1229 East Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr
Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.
Catholic life scorecard
Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.
Catholic life on campus
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (Based on the Newman Club listed in the university's own student organization directory.)
Sources (1)
- Clubs and Organizations | Eastern Universityeastern.edu/student-life/student-activities/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Newman Club The Newman Club is a student-led organization committed to promoting revival and deepening of faith in Jesus Christ and understanding Catholic teaching among Catholics”
- Clubs and Organizations | Eastern Universityeastern.edu/student-life/student-activities/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One
Sources (1)
- Clubs and Organizations | Eastern Universityeastern.edu/student-life/student-activities/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Newman Club The Newman Club is a student-led organization committed to promoting revival and deepening of faith in Jesus Christ and understanding Catholic teaching among Catholics”
- Clubs and Organizations | Eastern Universityeastern.edu/student-life/student-activities/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.
Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.
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Catholic clubs and student life
1 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 1 location not published
Clubs and groups 1
- Newman ClubStudent-led organization that promotes deepening of faith in Jesus Christ and understanding of Catholic teaching; the Newman Club's listing invites students to pray the rosary together.
Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.
Catholic campus ministry
Sources (1)
- Clubs and Organizations | Eastern Universityeastern.edu/student-life/student-activities/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Newman Club The Newman Club is a student-led organization committed to promoting revival and deepening of faith in Jesus Christ and understanding Catholic teaching among Catholics”
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.54%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.65%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.21 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$4,064
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Campus facts
| Sports | NCAA Division III · Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 21 to 1 |
Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.
Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 2,068 |
|---|---|
| Total students | 6,981 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $26,662 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $55,001 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $25,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 54% |
| First-year retention | 65% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $51,655 |
| Admission rate | 91% |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 42% |
Value index: 40 / 100 (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Local Church
The Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia
Formal address: “Your Excellency”
Source: catholicchurchofphila.org, catholicchurchofphila.org, catholicchurchofphila.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.
Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.
About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 212133
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
- Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): American Baptist
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Questions families ask
- Is Eastern University a Catholic college?
- No. Eastern University is not a Catholic college. Its listed religious affiliation is American Baptist. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Newman Club (Eastern University student group).
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