East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

200 Prospect Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-2999
http://www.esu.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1893
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students5,596
Endowment10,840,728
Application DeadlineApril 1
Application Fee35
SelectivityLess selective
Application DeadlineApril 1
Tuition6,399 in-state, 13,719 out-of-state
Room/Board4,794
Services
Associated FirmsNumerous school districts throughout Pennsylvanis, numerous hospitals, NBC Cable Networks, The Westin, Macy's, Vail Resorts, Capital Blue Cross, Merck, Pfizer Global Manufacturing, Wyeth Research, Dun & Bradstreet, Cornell Abraxas, B. Braun Medical, Sands
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interview training
MuseumsThe 61 campus buildings that comprise East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are located on 213 acres in the East Stroudsburg community. In addition to the academic facilities, nine residence halls, housing 2,200 students, and a 1,000-seat dining hall are located on campus. The Student Activity Association, Inc., owns Stony Acres, a 119-acre off-campus student recreation area near Marshalls Creek, that includes a lodge and a small lake. The primary academic building is Stroud Hall. This four-story classroom building contains lecture halls, computer and language laboratories, instructional spaces and office areas. Beers Lecture Hall, which opened in 1997, seats 140 students and serves as a distance learning facility. The Fine and Performing Arts Center consists of two theatres, a gallery, concert hall, rehearsal areas, various art studios, and classrooms. Koehler Fieldhouse serves as the primary physical education facility. The University Center includes a food court, commuter lounge, convenience store, game room and the University Store. Other major classroom buildings are: Moore Biology building which contains a large group lecture hall, a greenhouse and wildlife museum; Gessner Science Hall which contains laboratories for physics and chemistry; DeNike Center for Human Services which houses classrooms and has laboratory areas for the departments of health, nursing, and recreation, and leisure services management; LaRue Hall, which houses laboratories for speech pathology and audiology; Rosenkrans Hall which houses offices and media communication and technology and programs for academic support; and the Center for Hospitality Management including Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism facilities, Keystone Room and P&J's, a student run dining facility. Additionally in 2003, East Stroudsburg University built a new state-of-the-art student recreation center, a new alumni center, and renovated Zimbar-Liljenstein Hall to serve as a one-stop enrollment services center. But perhaps ESU's finest achievement in the 21st century will be the imminent construction of a new Science and Technology Center. Besides filling a very basic need for more laboratory space, the new facility will, with the Moore Biology and Gessner Science buildings, form a nexus on campus dedicated to the sciences. The newly formed complex will represent more than merely a physical union of buildings. It will stimulate an intellectual union of interdisciplinary projects transcending traditional confines of teaching and learning. The building will benefit virtually every ESU student, not just those in the science-related programs. The three-story building will house the computer science, computer security, chemistry, industrial physics, mathematics, and biotechnology programs, as well as part of physics and biology, allowing for synergy between disciplines and interdisciplinary research. It will contain classrooms, contemporary laboratories, faculty offices, and multiple interaction zones to encourage increased collaboration among students and faculty members. Now, more than ever, East Stroudsburg University is providing its students with new opportunities and programs comparable to the best public universities in the country.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service
MuseumsThe 61 campus buildings that comprise East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are located on 213 acres in the East Stroudsburg community. In addition to the academic facilities, nine residence halls, housing 2,200 students, and a 1,000-seat dining hall are located on campus. The Student Activity Association, Inc., owns Stony Acres, a 119-acre off-campus student recreation area near Marshalls Creek, that includes a lodge and a small lake. The primary academic building is Stroud Hall. This four-story classroom building contains lecture halls, computer and language laboratories, instructional spaces and office areas. Beers Lecture Hall, which opened in 1997, seats 140 students and serves as a distance learning facility. The Fine and Performing Arts Center consists of two theatres, a gallery, concert hall, rehearsal areas, various art studios, and classrooms. Koehler Fieldhouse serves as the primary physical education facility. The University Center includes a food court, commuter lounge, convenience store, game room and the University Store. Other major classroom buildings are: Moore Biology building which contains a large group lecture hall, a greenhouse and wildlife museum; Gessner Science Hall which contains laboratories for physics and chemistry; DeNike Center for Human Services which houses classrooms and has laboratory areas for the departments of health, nursing, and recreation, and leisure services management; LaRue Hall, which houses laboratories for speech pathology and audiology; Rosenkrans Hall which houses offices and media communication and technology and programs for academic support; and the Center for Hospitality Management including Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism facilities, Keystone Room and P&J's, a student run dining facility. Additionally in 2003, East Stroudsburg University built a new state-of-the-art student recreation center, a new alumni center, and renovated Zimbar-Liljenstein Hall to serve as a one-stop enrollment services center. But perhaps ESU's finest achievement in the 21st century will be the imminent construction of a new Science and Technology Center. Besides filling a very basic need for more laboratory space, the new facility will, with the Moore Biology and Gessner Science buildings, form a nexus on campus dedicated to the sciences. The newly formed complex will represent more than merely a physical union of buildings. It will stimulate an intellectual union of interdisciplinary projects transcending traditional confines of teaching and learning. The building will benefit virtually every ESU student, not just those in the science-related programs. The three-story building will house the computer science, computer security, chemistry, industrial physics, mathematics, and biotechnology programs, as well as part of physics and biology, allowing for synergy between disciplines and interdisciplinary research. It will contain classrooms, contemporary laboratories, faculty offices, and multiple interaction zones to encourage increased collaboration among students and faculty members. Now, more than ever, East Stroudsburg University is providing its students with new opportunities and programs comparable to the best public universities in the country.
Periodical Subs1,200
# of Books548,965
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months70%
within one year80%
within two years90%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities5%
Students in sororities3%
Campus Size237 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing47%
College housing typescoed dorms (51%), apartment for single students (29%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options (20%)
Popular EventsN/A
Nearest AirportAllentown, PA (37), New York City, NY (90)
Nearest TrainN/A
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Lehigh University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations103
# of fraternities6
# of sororities6
Students in fraternities5%
Students in sororities3%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Stroud Courier (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Psi Omega (Theatre); Chi Alpha Epsilon (Act 101); Eta Sigma Delta (Hospitality Management); Eta Sigma Gamma (Health); Iota Iota Iota (Women's Studies); Kappa Delta Pi (Education); Lamba Pi Eta (Communications); Moses Society (Resident Advisor); National Residence Hall Honorary; Omicron Delta Upsilon (Economics); Omicron Delta Kappa (Leadership); Order of Omega (Greek Honorary); Phi Alph Theta (History); Phi Epsilon Kappa (Physical Education); Phi Sigma Iota (Foreign Language); Psi Chi (Psychology); Rho Phi Lambda (Recreation); Sigma Phi Omega (Gerontology); Sigma Pi Epsilon Delta (Special Education); Sigma Pi Sigma (Physics); Sigma Tau Delta (English); Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing); Sigma Xi (Science/Mathematics)
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) United Campus Ministry; Christian Fellowship
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) African-American Student Alliance; Asian Students Organization; DESI Student Organization; Latin American Association; International Student Organization
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Academic: Art Association; Association for Elementary Education; Athletic Training Club; Biology Club; Biotech Club; Cardiac Rehab & Exercise Science Club; Chemistry Club; Council for Exceptional Children; Economics/Management Club; English Club; Euclid's Elements (Math); Exercise Physiology Club; Health & Physical Education Majors Club; History Club; Hotel Restaurant Club; Hotel Restaurant & Tourism Sales & Marketing Club; Marine Science Club; National Student Speech, Language & Hearing Association; Pre-Laqw Society; Pre-Med Club; Psychology Association; Recreation Majors Club; Rehabilitative Services Student Organization; Sport Management Club; Student Nurses Association; Student PA State Education Association. Performing Arts: Contemporary Dancers; Stage II; University Bands; Vocal Performing Arts; Sports/Recreation Clubs: Aerobics/Workout Club; Boxing Club; Dance Team; Equestrian Club; Golf Club; Gymnastics Club; Ice Hockey Club; Martial Arts Club; Men's Lacrosse Club; Men's Rugby Club; Swimming & Diving Club; Ultimate Frisby Club; Women's Rugby Club. Special Interest Groups: Campus Activities Board; Hall Councils; Hellenic Society; Honors Students Association; Inter Fraternity Council; Outings Club; Panhellenic Council; Polyglots; PRIDE; Residence Hall Association; Students Organized Against Rape; Student Senate; Women For Awareness.